Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ORDER OF

A RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ORDER OF ST. ANNE FIRST CLASS BREAST STAR WITH CROWN BY HARDTMUTH, 19TH CENTURY - An Imperial Russian Order of Saint Anne, First Class, breast star with Imperial crown, made by Hardtmuth, Vienna, Austria. The eight-pointed silver star features multiple faceted and textured rays surrounding a circular central medallion decorated with a red enameled cross against a gilt ground. The medallion is encircled by a red enameled band bearing the Latin motto ”AMANTIBUS JUSTITIAM PIETATEM FIDEM” (To Those Who Love Justice, Piety, and Fidelity), surmounted by an Imperial crown. The reverse is fitted with a vertical gilt-metal pin and circular backing plate. Maker's marks ”HARDTMUTH” appear on the reverse and fastening pin. Vienna, Austria, 19th century. Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in., (85 x 85 mm.) Condition: Light wear, tarnishing and surface scratches consistent with age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.