Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Archive In gilded silver

In gilded silver

wear spot in one corner on the exterior of the lid

paradoxically

all three with intact enamels)

Constructed of gray painted metal (magnetic)

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Archive In gilded silver( , ). Instituted 28 November 1698 by Tsar Peter I. Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with ribbed rays, bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a blue enameled Cross of Saint Andrew, with gilt Latin script initials S. A. P. R. joining the quadrants for Sanctus Andreas Patronus Russiae (Saint Andrew, Patron of Russia), situated within a blue enameled ring