Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Auction Archive this grade of star was

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

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

and less than 5000 in total

along with foxing throughout

The blade sits securely within a one-piece polished brass hilt

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Auction Archive this grade of star was( , ). 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