Star of the Order of Saint Catherine Russian Imperial award

Description

Star of the Order of Saint Catherine the Great Martyr
Star of the Order of St. Catherine (Great-martyr Catherine of Alexandria)
(Russian: Звезда ордена Св. Екатерины
Великомученицы
)
Instituted on 24 November 1714 by Peter the Great
Rebuilt according to original historical sample to be exactly as it was in 19th century
Exact copy from the original Star produced by Keibel
Motto: "For Love and Fatherland"
Eligibility:
Women
Status: Rarely constituted
All metal parts are fully stamped of brass and gold-plated, red cold enamel.
Sizes: 9 x 9 cm (3.5" x 3.5").
Weight: 70 gr.