Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne, I Class Badge, French Manufacture, C.1880 Auction a Commission Document (promoting George

a Commission Document (promoting George Chester Lewis to the rank of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) on August 31

his citation stating: "For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight

overlaid by a NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika and flanked by a date of “1936”

Western World was allocated by the USSB to its agent

gilt wear on crossguard

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne, I Class Badge, French Manufacture, C.1880 Auction a Commission Document (promoting GeorgeA silver cross with red enamels and centerpiece with hand painted St. Anne, flower suspension, on original ribbon, hallmarked on loop with boars head as well as makers mark double struck French maker, marked with boars head on integral ring, measuring at 52. 46mm (w) x 62. 06mm (h to top of flower suspension) and weighing at 38. 2 grams, on replacement sash, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of St. Anne was founded in memory of