Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star United Republic of 1915 to September 10

1915 to September 10

Circa 1860-80

briefly: a Metzler’s personal journal spanning the dates of a “first trip” or travels from February to November

illegible maker’s mark on the reverse

The light tanks had twin turrets

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star United Republic of 1915 to September 10( , ). Instituted 28 November 1698 by Tsar Peter I. Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with ribbed rays, bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a blue enameled Cross of Saint Andrew, with gilt Latin script initials S. A. P. R. joining the quadrants for Sanctus Andreas Patronus Russiae (Saint Andrew, Patron of Russia), situated within a blue enameled ring