An Order of Civil Merit 3rd and 5th class Cross 3rd class of gilded non-ferrous metal, surmounted by the angular Tsar's crown with flying pendilia embossed on both sides, gilded and enameled, without hallmarks, the oak quarry enameled on both sides. With collar in the original award case. Comes with a silver-plated 5th class cross enameled on both sides (lion without breast shield) with triangular ribbon in the original case. Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Condition: II

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