Imperial Russian Order of St. Anne, 3rd Class

late 19th - early 20th century, the gold cross incorporates a small round painting of St. Anne on the face and a hand painted cipher on the reverse; the number 56 stamped to the suspension loop and signifying 14k gold; each ray of the medal is sheathed in red enamel bound by gold; a maker's initials, WK, are visible beneath the enamel on the reverse.
2 in. diameter

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One embellishment between the rays is missing, else good estate condition showing expected wear.