Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne, Miniature In Gold Auction Archive and deterioration of the scabbard

and deterioration of the scabbard throat catch which renders insertion and extraction of the bayonet difficult

to disarm the Italian forces in September 1943 after the Italian Government had surrendered to the Allies

and a sympathetic nature

the case painted gray with dividers and swivel securing tabs on the interior

chipping and repair evident in the blue enamels on the tips of the arms on both sides

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne, Miniature In Gold Auction Archive and deterioration of the scabbardOf the highest quality in gold and well executed black enamels, backing nut and plate in silver, measuring 13. 3mmx13. 3mm, very fine quality manufacture and rare.