ORDER of St.Andrew Firstcalled with Swords CHAIN SET Russian Imperial Award №1

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Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle the First-Called - Set of badge with swords and chain
Russian Imperial highest award, order of St. Andrew Firstcalled has no need to be introduced, its the best and most beautiful piece of Imperial history.
Order was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint Andrew, the first Apostle of Jesus and saint patron
of Russia. All Tzars had it, and highest generals, government officials received this order only on rarest occasions. The swords were regulated by the Decree of 1855: "to all the Cavaliers receiving the Orders for the military exploits .."
In solemn cases, the badge of the order was worn on the chest on a gold shaped chain covered with multicolored enamels.
The Order of St. Andrew the First-Called was one and
only
of all Russian orders that had a chain.
perfect reproduction, amazing quality, brass made
with all proper enamels and markings
museum professional quality
chain consists of 17 beautifully crafted pieces connected with rings, all gold-plated
very heavy construction, maximal close to original
This offer
is comprised of
collar chain and order badge with swords.
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Орден Святого Апостола Андрея Первозванного с мечами - на орденской цепи, комплект.
Орден Святого Апостола Андрея Первозванного учрежден в 1698 году. Без преувеличения, самый редкий орденский знак Российской империи.
На знаке ордена изображен святой апостол Андрея на кресте
, по концам четыре буквы: "S. А. Р. R.", означающие "Sanctus Andreas Patronus Russiae".
На обратной стороне  — лента с  девизом: "За веру и верность".
Носился на голубой муаровой ленте через правое плечо. Цепь надевалась только в особо торжественных случаях.
С 1856 года цепь стала состоять из 17 звеньев: 7 императорских орлов с Московским гербом; 6 розеток с андреевским крестом; 4 щитов с вензелем Петра Первого и трофеем.
Мечи к знаку и звезде ордена были регламентированы Указом 1855 года: "Всем кавалерам получившим ордена за военные подвиги.."
Комплект из знака ордена и шейной орденской цепи, состоящей из 17 звеньев.
Изготовлено из латуни, все элементы позолочены.
Размер знака ордена - 10,2 х 6,1 см.
Копия очень высокого качества, пригодная для использования в кино, театральных постановках, военно-исторической реконструкции.
Артикул: 110173
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