Order of St. Anne, Type II (ca.1820-1917), Military Division, II Class Cross

SKU: 01.RUS.0113.203.01

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Attributes

country

Russia
date of institution

February 14, 1735
makers

Eduard of St. Petersburg; J. Keiblel; E. Pannasch; A . Keibel; P. Andreev; Ivan Morozov
remarks

Cross measures approximately 50x50mm, and is worn as a neck cross. Insignia "With Swords" started to be officially awarded after 1855. Prior to 1855, military service was recognized with a ribbon being arranged in "a bow" fashion. There are many period instances of swords being added later to the cross. Value depends on period and quality of manufacture, and the maker. There are minor variations with the size and design of the cross. Swords are pierced through the center, and often hallmarked.

History

The reverse features the first letters of the Order's motto, "AMANTIBUS, JUSTITIAM, PIETATEM, FIDEM."

The Order grades which have black enamel instead of red enamel on the arms, are early versions of this Order. They are referred to as "Black Annes" and were a popular version awarded in the late 1800s.

In 1815, Emperor Alexander I added a IV Class Badge to the Order, which was strictly awarded for military merit.

From 1796 to 1828, the I and II Class Badges have versions that are decorated with brilliants. After 1828, I and II Class Badges with brilliants were only awarded to
foreign dignitaries.

In 1828, a bow ribbon was added to the III Class Badge to award men for military acts of valour.

Crowns were added as a version design element to the I and II Classe awards from 1828 to 1874.

In 1844, the Order was made conferrable upon non-Christians. On these awards, the obverse image of St. Anne was replaced with an image of the Imperial Eagle.

The Military Division version of Class I and II were added in 1855, and feature the addition of intersecting swords.

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