Russia, Order of St. Stanislaus, 2nd class cross, privately made in gold, the arms decorated on both sides with black and flat enamels, the branches beveled with small eagles in lowered flight partially overloading the branches on the flat, engraved reverse (the hoop is flattened, mounted as a brooch). Russia, second quarter of the 19th century. Dimensions: 47 x 47 mm Weight: 16.1 g VF to FV Expert : Jean Christophe Palthey. Tel : 00 41 (0) 79 107 89 96 From a Russian bidder. We ask interested parties to contact the firm by e-mail or telephone on 06 81 37 08 95 by Friday May 30 at the latest, so that we can validate their participation. Thank you for your understanding.

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