JapanX Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Another very early piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Different lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Another (see http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/55148-order-and-medal-from-collection-of-state-historical-museum-in-moscow/) portrait docoration from Pieter the Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Different lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 It will be interesting to compare this piece with one that was sold by Sotheby's couple of years ago. Here it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Interesting portraits of Peter the Great and Ekaterina the Great with St. Adrew Order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 (edited) Exellent set with diamonds from collection of Hermitage Edited October 8, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Liontas Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 WOW!!!! I never knew the St Andrew Order was awarded like that. Imperial Russia had the most beautiful medals in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Yep. Before April 16, 1797 cavalier could added (at his own expense) "diamonds and other precious stones" to the insignia. In original: "Однако ж кавалер может дать несколько алмазов и других дорогих каменьев Казначею для употребления на крест и украсить оный по своей воле" After 1797 diamonds become official special distinction and were added at His Majesty expense Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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