Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne, I Class Badge, French Manufacture, C.1880 Auction a Commission Document (promoting George

a Commission Document (promoting George Chester Lewis to the rank of Lieutenant (Junior Grade) on August 31

his citation stating: "For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight

where he served in the 2nd Battalion

measuring 21 mm x 17 mm

very small chip on reverse 6 o’clock arm of cross between the 3 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms of main crutch cross

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Anne, I Class Badge, French Manufacture, C.1880 Auction a Commission Document (promoting GeorgeA silver cross with red enamels and centerpiece with hand painted St. Anne, flower suspension, on original ribbon, hallmarked on loop with boars head as well as makers mark double struck French maker, marked with boars head on integral ring, measuring at 52. 46mm (w) x 62. 06mm (h to top of flower suspension) and weighing at 38. 2 grams, on replacement sash, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of St. Anne was founded in memory of