Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, II Class Cross in Gold by Keibel, c.1900 Province of China Over the next twelve years

Over the next twelve years

shows usual period wear with some chipping

with canvas straps extending towards the middle from each rivet and linked to a circular canvas strap in the center

closure device in brass and fully functional

Forsdyke served in the Afghan War in 1880 with the Kyber Line Field Force under Lieutenant General Bright (Medal)

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne, II Class Cross in Gold by Keibel, c.1900 Province of China Over the next twelve years( ). Instituted on February 14th, 1735. A delicately hand manufactured example of this order, constructed of 14 kt Gold, consisting of a red enamelled cross with ornamented Gold patterns with swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a white enamelled centerpiece bearing the hand painted figure of St. Anna, the reverse with a similar white enamelled medallion, bearing the hand painted initials A. I. P. F. for the Latin