Breast Star to the First Class with Swords, 90 mm., Silver, polished rays, each bordered with a thin, “roped” pattern, gilt Silver, finely pebbled centre medallion bearing red enameled cros, red enameled outer circlet bearing the Order’s motto “AMAN . JUST. PIET . FID” and above, finely detailed angels-tenant with the Imperial crown, the whole within moulded border, through which are set the crossed swords in gold, with polished blades and finely detailed hilts, smooth, gilt reverse with slightly convex, counter medallion, this, struck with the maker’s mark of Keibel and Russian silver marks, vertical pin, also struck to its reverse, with the maker’s mark of Keibel and further, Russian silver marks.
An extremely rare star in the best Russian quality from the second half of 19th Century, excellent condition. I RR!