RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 56 GOLD AWARD APOSTLE St ANDREW ORDER MEDAL TSAR ROYAL MILITARY

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RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 56 GOLD AWARD APOSTLE St ANDREW ORDER MEDAL TSAR ROYAL MILITARY:
$70000.00

18thcentury.Circa: 1800 - 1900 years, BEST PRICE,BESTDEALon = only$70.000.00

RUSSIAN IMPERIALUNIQUE AWARD, 56” SOLID GOLD,
EXTREMELY RARE HIGHEST ORDER withHOLICHEATEDENAMEL
GENUINE IMPERIAL HIGHEST ORDER = № 1WOLD,56”GOLDTREASUREof theROYAL FAMILY AWARD.
HOLYSt.APOSTLE ANDREWtheFIRST – CALLED//SAINT. ANDREAS PATRONUS RUSSIA
Established On March 20, 1698, the Russian Tsar Peter I established the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called
It CouldbeObtainedin theRankofNot LessThanaFull General,for300yearsAwardingonly 1100pcs.

Reference:Is № 1 Imperial Order of St.Andrew the Apostle the First-Called festively decorated with enamel waves andedging.They strike a balance between seemingly simple functionality andsolemn sublimity.The sparkle of enamel stones completes the decoration,gives a royal or princely shine to the product. 56" Solid Gold, champlevéenamel GENUINERUSSIAE ROYAL IMPERIAL ORDER 56" SOLID ANDREW THE FIRST-CALLED.

Dimensions mm (approx.):90 mm inheight x70mm width
Dimensions inch (approx.): 3.60 inches heightx 2.75 inches width

Material made:56” Solid REAL GOLD. IMPERIAL RUSSIAN GOLDAWARDwithRARE HOLICHEATED COLORED ENAMEL.

Weight (approx.):59.7 grams // 38.5 dwt(penway)(Museum exhibit, Superior quality).The Russia ImperialRoyal Family Award is № 1 Order Sanctus St. Apostle Andrew, Patronus Russia -Saint Andrew the Patron of Russia.
Andrew the Apostle, as he is known across Christian churches, is the patronsaint of at least seven countries and dozens of cities.
Although Andrew is one of several saints to be held as the patron of Russia, heis venerated in particular by one branch of the country's armed forces.

Condition:Is in good condition. Theribbons have minor - normal chippedcaused by wearing the award.You are viewing exquisite Russian Imperial Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First - Called in traditional Royal Treasure Militaryjeweler made of 56” Solid Gold withHOLICHEATED ENAMELof the RUSSIAN KING EMPIRE ROYALE HIGHEST AWARD. It is was awarded many years ago1800-1900, but anyway this medal still in a good condition in corresponds toregarding its age. A great exemplar to add to your collection! The best indication of condition is to studythe photographs carefully. Medal very attractive, even patina on both sidesindicates the authenticity of the product. The details of the bas-relief areperfect and extremely crisp; practically all of the original.A superb example all through. The award retainsbeautiful luster everywhere. The suspension device is original and completed.The best indication of condition is to study thephotographs carefully, the pictures that are taken are also to be considered apart of the description of the item.

Description:

ORDER HOLY APOSTLE ANDREW THE FIRST - CALLED: The ROYAL FAMILY AWARD is 56” SOLID GOLD, oblong, filled with blueenamel with the image of the crucified St. Andrew. At the ends of thecross are gold letters: "SAPR"(Sanctus St. Andreas Patronus Russian -Saint Andrew the Patron of Russia). The Cross is superimposed on a double - headed Russian eagle, filled with blackenamel, crowned with three crowns. On the reverse side of the badge, on thechest of the eagle, on a white field there is an inscription in black enamel:"For Faith and Loyalty". The cross is suspended on a blue enamelribbon from the imperial crown. The crown has a large ribbon eyelet on theback.Bluesilk moiré ribbon. Ribbon width - 10 cm.The Order of Saint AndrewMedal Design: The insignia of the order consisted of a badgeand star. The badge is an enameled crowned black double - headed eagle bearinga blue St. Andrew’s Cross (saltire) with St. Andrew crucified upon it; on thearms of the saltire were the Latin letters ‘SAPR‘ (‘St. Andrew, Patronof Russia’). It was worn on a pale blue sash over the right shoulder, or onspecial occasions on an elaborate ‘collar’ (chain). The star is aneight-pointed silver star bearing a miniature of the badge on a goldenbackground at the center, surrounded by the motto “For Faith and Loyalty” (Russian: Za Veru i Vernost) on a blue ring. It was worn on the left chest.

Historical:

RUSSIAN IMPERIAL ROYAL FAMILY AWARD - HIGHEST ORDER HOLY St.APOSTLE ANDREW THE FIRST – CALLED, 1698– 1900 years.
For Military Exploits and Public Service, single, without enamel chain, noblue ribbon are provided, no awarding degree.

The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called(Russ: or Орден Святого апостола АндреяПервозванного in Russian) is the highest order of the Russian Federation.Established as the first and highest order of chivalry of the Russian Empire in 1698.

The Order St. Andrew the Apostle the First -Called was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honor of SaintAndrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia. It was bestowedin a single class and was only awarded for the most outstanding civilian ormilitary merit.

Count Fyodor Golovin was the first recipient ofthe order awarded on March 20, 1698
Russian Tsar Peter Iestablished Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. The first statehighest Award in Imperial Royal Russia.
It CouldbeObtainedin theRankofNotLess ThanaFull class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center">The order was issued both formilitary exploits and for civil distinctions, and was considered the main amongRussian orders. In the army, only onewho had a rank of at least a full general (generalof the cavalry or general of the infantry) could receive it. The signsof the order of St. Andrew the First-Called consisted of the followingelements: the sign (cross) of the order itself, the main image of which was St.Andrew, crucified, according to legend, on an X-shaped cross, and a silvereight-pointed star, with the motto of the order placed in its central medallion" For faith and loyalty." The badge of the order was worn on a wideblue ribbon over the right shoulder, and the star was placed on the left sideof the chest. On especially solemn occasions, the badge of the order was wornon the chest, on a gold figured chain covered with multi-colored enamels.

💥 Thefirst knight of the order was Fedor Golovin.
💥 Hetman Ivan Mazepa, who received it on February 8, 1700 from thehands of Peter I, became the second cavalier of the order.
💥 The remaining 38 cavaliers of this order weregranted during the reign of Peter.
💥 Peter I, himself was awarded the seventh Order ofSt. Andrew - in 1703 for leading the capture of two Swedish warships at themouth of the Neva.

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