Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Auction Archive this grade of star was

this grade of star was considered as an indirect financial contribution to the associated recipient

under provisions of the Royal Warrant on September 23

and some photographs of soldiers with awards on their chests

It was originally award in three grades

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Andrew the First-Called, Breast Star Auction Archive this grade of star was( , ). Instituted 28 November 1698 by Tsar Peter I. Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant star with ribbed rays, bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a blue enameled Cross of Saint Andrew, with gilt Latin script initials S. A. P. R. joining the quadrants for Sanctus Andreas Patronus Russiae (Saint Andrew, Patron of Russia), situated within a blue enameled ring