Privately Commissioned 2nd class Saint Anna order with Diamonds and "Black" enamel

Quite an eccentric 2nd class cross from Ex Paul Sanders collection.

Gold, silver, strass stones, enamel.
Size 70 x 43.8 mm.
Weight 30.5 g.

Unmarked.

Most likely original obverse medallion was lost and later replaced.

 

Same cross under a different light.

 

Yet another angle.

 

2nd class cross with diamonds of a similar workmanship and with a red enamel.

Gold, silver, strass stones, enamel.
Size 44 mm.
Weight 30.5 g.

Marked with a round mark of St. Petersburg assay office "anchors".

Medallions.

Round mark of St. Petersburg assay office in the most unexpected place.

 

Reverse medallions of two crosses.