Russia, Imperial. A Rare and Superb Order of St. Stanislaus in Gold, Military Division, I Class Cross Hold England) and marked "STERLING" on

England) and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

measuring from 97 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) to 114 mm (w) x 51 mm (h)

his wingman

with a short piece of period original ribbon

Russia, Imperial. A Rare and Superb Order of St. Stanislaus in Gold, Military Division, I Class Cross Hold England) and marked "STERLING" on( . 1 ). Instituted 8 May 1765 by Stanisaw II August of Poland; incorporated into Russian orders 1831 by Tsar Nicholas I. (1831 1917 issue). Constructed of 14K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with striking red enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, situated within a Gold frame completing in ball finials and ribbed fans at each outer corner, the obverse of the arms joined through the quadrants by