Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star United Republic of Circa 1860-80

Circa 1860-80

the University of Ottawa administration approved the creation of the Canadian Officers' Training Corps

The light tanks had twin turrets

maker marked Deschler München

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star United Republic of Circa 1860-80( , ). 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