Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, II Class in Gold United Republic of A Elizabeth II Royal Red

A Elizabeth II Royal Red Cross

The officer's ensuing verbal lashing inflicted splotches of red on the impertinent youth's cheeks

small rip in front cover

Approval of the award must be made by an officer in the grade of Colonel (O-6) or higher

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, II Class in Gold United Republic of A Elizabeth II Royal Red( ). Instituted on 14 February 1735 by Charles Frederick, Duke of Holstein Gottorp. Consisting of a Cross Patte with red enamelled arms inside a Gold frame, with ornate gilt designs joining the quadrants of the arms, the obverse center presents a hand painted depiction of Saint Anne, the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion with blue Latins script initials A. I. P. F for ANNA IPERATORIS PETRI FILIA (ANNA, EMPEROR PETERS DAUGHTER), marked