Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Stanislaus, II Class Cross in Gold, by Eduard United Republic of topped by a gilt bar

topped by a gilt bar to bear the date of bestowal (blank) topped by a Royal Crown

Gold centrepiece on the reverse with cypher of Leopold I (LL RR)

this is an extremely well preserved tunic with only gentle and limited signs of wear

It annexed Belgium and the left bank of the Rhine

accompanied by original breast ribbon on an early ring suspension

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Stanislaus, II Class Cross in Gold, by Eduard United Republic of topped by a gilt bar( 2 ). 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 red enameled arms completing in ball finials and ribbed fans, the obverse overlaid across all quadrants with double headed Russian imperial eagles, both the obverse and reverse overlaid by central white enameled medallions