Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Auction Archive The interior of the side

The interior of the side walls is lined with a brown leather sweatband

34mm(width) x 38

this grade of star was considered as an indirect financial contribution to the associated recipient

It was originally award in three grades

along with foxing throughout

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Auction Archive The interior of the side( , ). Instituted 28 November 1698 by Tsar Peter I. Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with ribbed rays, bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a blue enameled Cross of Saint Andrew, with gilt Latin script initials S. A. P. R. joining the quadrants for Sanctus Andreas Patronus Russiae (Saint Andrew, Patron of Russia), situated within a blue enameled ring