Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anna, II Class Cross with Swords, Oversized French-Made Example c. 1925 United Republic of in memory of Francisco de

in memory of Francisco de Miranda (1754-1816)

Each side of the cap band is pinned with a blackened magnetic metal rivet

The blade is well marked with the Eickhorn/Solingen logo

exterior leather hinge and interior fabric hinge intact

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anna, II Class Cross with Swords, Oversized French-Made Example c. 1925 United Republic of in memory of Francisco de( , 2 ). Instituted 14 February 1735 by Duke Karl Friedrich of Holstein Gottorp; incorporated into Russian orders 15 April 1797 by Tsar Paul I of Russia. (1855 1917 issue; 1917 present by the House of Romanov in Exile). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with red enameled arms, joined through the quadrants by gilded arabesque latticework, the obverse bearing a central enameled medallion overlaid by a hand painted