Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne Long Service Medal, c. 1856 certificate_of_authenticity 45mm (h – including crown)

45mm (h – including crown)

in turn set above a trapezoidal plaque bearing a raised institution date of “1939” on a pebbled background

adorned by a detailed partially enameled Austrian crown with additional green enameled laurels

the aircraft manufacturing company started by Nevil Shute Norway (perhaps better known as the famous novelist

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne Long Service Medal, c. 1856 certificate_of_authenticity 45mm (h – including crown)Instituted in 1796. Type II. Silver medal, obverse shows cross with Imperial crown, reverse shows number 490738, 31. 3 mm (h) x 23. 8 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 12 November 1796 by Emperor Paul I and awarded to non commissioned officers and privates who had served 20 years.