Russia, Imperial. A Lot of St. Petersburg Photo Cards Newly Listed the Order of the Sacred

the Order of the Sacred Treasure 5th Class award in the centre along the bottom edge in colour

Initially it was planned to have five grades and a Necklace but subsequently four grades and Grand and Lesser Necklace were formed and in 1908 a Grand Cross was added

(Staged Photograph)

Footnote: Hamilton McConnell served as a private in the North Irish Horse Regiment

Russia, Imperial. A Lot of St. Petersburg Photo Cards Newly Listed the Order of the SacredA lot of seven black white post cards, faded to a sepia toned look, each photo measuring 96 mm x 151 mm, mounted to a thick white card; each with multi language translation on reverse, very fine.