Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Newly Listed Lüdenscheid” on the obverse

Lüdenscheid” on the obverse

the Battalion moved forward and was practically up to their front line before the barrage was laid down

I took some pictures over the target

The inside of the cap is lined with pale yellow rayon by the crown

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne In Gold, 2Nd Class, C.1875 Newly Listed Lüdenscheid” on the obverse( ). Instituted 1735. Civil Division. Of superb quality and craftsmanship, typical of the period, in 18k Gold consisting of four near black enameled arms within Gold framing, ornate design in Gold in each quadrant, obverse centre applique a hand painted St. Anne (Anna Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great of Russia), reverse centre blue hand painted initials "A. I. P. F." (for "Anna Imperatoris Petri Filia": "Anna, Emperor Peter's daughter" in Latin)