1st class St.Anna with Diamonds for Non-Christians from the collection of Hillwood Museum

Very rare set.

Between 1881 and 1917 only 20 such sets were made. It is known that four sets went to Persia, seven to Bukhara, four to China, three to Khiva, two to Turkey and one to Siam.

1st class cross.
Gold, silver, diamonds, enamel.
Badge height (together with a ribbon loop) 67 mm.

Breast star.
Silver, gold, diamonds, enamel.
Size 84 mm.

Numbered "49" engraved on the pin.

 

On display at the Hillwood museum /Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a decorative arts museum in Washington, D.C., United States. The former residence of businesswoman, socialite, philanthropist, and collector Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood is known for its large decorative arts collection that focuses heavily on the House of Romanov, including two Fabergé eggs. Other highlights are 18th- and 19th-century French art and one of the country's finest orchid collections/.​

 

Under a different light.