It is often stated that these medallions are an early form of the official’s /officiant’s/ badge (see also https://asiamedals.info/threads/medallion-of-st-andrew-order.23805/ ; https://asiamedals.info/threads/medallions-of-st-alexander-nevsky-order.25740/ ; https://asiamedals.info/threads/medallions-of-st-anna-order.25842/). But unlike the Order of St. Anne and the Order of St. Stanislaus, the Order of St. Catherine never had an official insignias for the master of ceremonies, secretary and heralds.
Gold, enamel, engraving.
Height 58 mm.
Width 41 mm.
Total weight 78.30 g.
Collection of Moscow Kremlin Museums.
Gold, enamel, engraving.
Height 58 mm.
Width 41 mm.
Total weight 78.30 g.
Collection of Moscow Kremlin Museums.