In gold and enamels; measures 43.5 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 40.4 mm in width; weighs 12.4 g not including the ribbon and suspension loop, 16.4 g overall including the ribbon. This classic Eduard piece features red enamel of characteristically light shade. The swords are of standard Eduard manufacture. There is a maker mark "Eduard" on the reverse lower arm of the cross, poorly struck but completely recognizable. The reverse upper arm that the initials ВД (VD) of Vera Dietvald, the widow and heiress of the founder of the jewelry firm. The eyelet has a "56" gold h

In gold and enamels; measures 43.5 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 40.4 mm in width; weighs 12.4 g not including the ribbon and suspension loop, 16.4 g overall including the ribbon. This classic Eduard piece features red enamel of characteristically light shade. The swords are of standard Eduard manufacture. There is a maker mark "Eduard" on the reverse lower arm of the cross, poorly struck but completely recognizable. The reverse upper arm that the initials ВД (VD) of Vera Dietvald, the widow and heiress of the founder of the jewelry firm. The eyelet has a "56" gold hallmark with "Kokoshnik". There are also four Kokoshnik hallmarks, some of them poorly struck but nevertheless recognizable on the other parts of the reverse of the badge: two on the lower ball finials of the vertical arms and two on the embellishments between the swallow tail points of the horizontal arms. Additionally, there are two matching Kokoshnik hallmarks very clearly struck on the reverse of the hilts of the swords, both with a clearly visible dot under the lady's chin signifying the St. Petersburg assay inspection.

The order is in excellent condition, absolutely superb for any Russian Imperial order and especially so for a combat award. The red enamel on the arms is exceptionally well preserved showing beautiful luster and having none of the usual chips, rubbing or flaking; there are only a few microscopic contact marks completely invisible to the naked eye and not easy to find even with a 10x loupe. Both sides of the center medallion are likewise beautifully preserved: they are completely free of the usual hairlines or scuffs. The green enamel on the leaves in the band has unfilled areas but these are apparently manufacturing imperfections rather than a result of wear.

The badge comes on the original golden connecting loop with Kokoshnik hallmark and complete original ribbon in moiré silk with a bow. The bow shows a modest amount of wear but is in excellent condition overall, completely sound, free of stains or soiling, and very presentable.

To summarize, this is a superb example of the Military version of the Order of St. Stanislaus of WWI era. It is extremely uncommon to find one as complete and well-preserved as this piece.
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