Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne, 1St Class Star, By Arthur Bertrand, C.1900 Hold The Royal Canadian Regiment of

The Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry received new colours from the Duke of Cornwall and York (later King George V) during his visit to Canada

which was the the only unit in the Middle East manufacturing and supplying vital compressed gas services

in Oct 1943

slight rusty spots

crowned IND:IMP:

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St.anne, 1St Class Star, By Arthur Bertrand, C.1900 Hold The Royal Canadian Regiment of( ). Instituted 1735. Civil Division. A beautiful example from the workshop of Arthus Bertrand, Paris, consisting of a eight pointed multi rayed star, an elaborate obverse centre in hand detailed Gold, with stylized red enameled cross on pebbled Gold background, with motto of the Order is ""Amantibus Justitiam, Pietatem, Fidem"" (""To those who love justice, piety, and fidelity"") on red enamel surround, reverse with pin assembly and dual stays, well