A RUSSIAN IMPERIAL YELLOW GOLD AND ENAMEL ORDER OF ST. STANISLAUS, SECOND CLASS, MARKED, ST. PETERSBURG, CIRCA 1890, a breast badge modeled as a red guilloché enameled Maltese cross with axillae of yellow gold crowned double headed Imperial eagles, centering a green laurel leaf enameled wreath enclosing a circular white enameled convex medallion with red enameled double "S" cipher of Saint Stanislaus, verso same white medallion with double "S" cipher, goldsmith's stamped initials possibly VD (Cyrillic), integrated suspension loop stamped 56 (14k gold), loose suspension loop illegibly stamped. Height: 2" Width: 2"    Note: A copy of the registered bidder's government-issued ID is required and must be on file with the auction gallery before any jewelry, watches, and/or gold is released for shipping.

Good antique condition with gold exhibiting expected surface wear, buildup in crevices, some tiny green enamel losses on wreath. All weights and dimensions are to be considered approximate. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.