{"product_id":"russia-imperial-an-order-of-saint-andrew-the-first-called-breast-star-m0367-34","title":"Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Орден Святого апостола Андрея Первозванного, Звезда ордена). 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 bearing a raised and gilt inscription of “ЗА ВѢРУ И ВѢРНОСТ” (“FOR FAITH AND AND LOYALTY”), bordered by ribbed rings along both the inner and outer edges, the reverse soldered with seven eyelets for sew-on attachment, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of European manufacture, measuring 90.24 mm (w) x 90.84 mm (h), weighing 58.0 grams, most of the gilt finish has been lost, some flecking is visible to the enamels, and one of the reverse eyelets has been lost, a rare example in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Morton and Eden, London. 26 November 2008. Lot No. 133.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249421857045,"sku":"M0367-34","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/M0367-34-1.jpg?v=1776797290","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/russia-imperial-an-order-of-saint-andrew-the-first-called-breast-star-m0367-34","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}