Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Anne, I Class Cross, C.1920 Newly Listed The Order of the Knights

The Order of the Knights of Rizal was first organized out of a group of nine men by Manila Police Chief Colonel Antonio Torres on Rizal Day

near very fine condition with attractive old patina

There is an embroidered manufacturer's label sewn in place just under the collar

Without ribbons

green oxidation spots on the obverse

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Anne, I Class Cross, C.1920 Newly Listed The Order of the Knights( . ). Instituted in 1735. Civil Division. Likely of French manufacture, bronze gilt composition, portraying a red enamelled cross with ornate designs in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a hand painted applique of St. Anne on enamel, the reverse medallion presents the hand painted initials A. I. P. F (Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia), marked BRONZE on the side of the suspension loop, measures 51. 50mm (w) x 61. 60mm (h inclusive of integral