Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne Long Service Medal, c. 1856 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 47 mm (h - inclusive

47 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

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1939 in Halifax

three Italy

the ends of the sweatband pinned together where the ends meet at the left rear of the cap

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne Long Service Medal, c. 1856 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 47 mm (h - inclusiveInstituted in 1796. Type II. Silver medal, obverse shows cross with Imperial crown, reverse shows number 490738, 31. 3 mm (h) x 23. 8 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 12 November 1796 by Emperor Paul I and awarded to non commissioned officers and privates who had served 20 years.