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BADGE OF THE ORDER OF SAINT ANDREW

Creator(s): Unknown (Jeweler)

On view in: Icon Room


About this object

Badge in shape of Russian double-headed eagle topped by the cleft crown. Entire surface is covered with diamonds. Between the two small crowns on the eagle's heads is a single large diamond. Superimposed is the X shaped cross of St. Andrew in blue enamel, with the almost nude figure of the saint in natural flesh tones. Four letters in gold, SAPR, appear at ends of the four arms of the cross. On back is a loop in gold.

Object name:
BADGE OF THE ORDER OF SAINT ANDREW
Made from:
Gold -- enamel -- diamonds -- rubies -- silver
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th Century
Size:
10 × 6.6 cm (3 15/16 × 2 5/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
18.72
Class:
ORDER
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION Four letters in gold, SAPR for "St. Andrew, Patron of Russia" [appear at ends of the four arms of the cross] SCRATCHED NUMBER 32079 [On back of arm of cross]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973