Order of St Catherine (Russia). Star worn by Queen Alexandra c. 1865
8.5 x 8.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 441523
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Attributed to Wilhelm Keibel
Order of St Catherine (Russia). Star worn by Queen Alexandra c. 1865
![Order of St Catherine (Russia). Star worn by Queen Alexandra Order of St Catherine (Russia). Star worn by Queen Alexandra](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/1/5/725445-1512044520.jpg?itok=UY4QH0mp)
Attributed to Wilhelm Keibel
Order of St Catherine (Russia). Star worn by Queen Alexandra c. 1865
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Diamond-set 8-pointed star with articulated arms; centre: diamond-set section of St Catherine's wheel surr by motto [trans: For love and the Fatherland] & ring of diamonds with Imperial crown at top, set with 2 large diamonds; R/: silver, gilt pin
Provenance
Worn by Queen Alexandra.
Presented to Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales, whose appointment to the Order was registered on 25 May 1865. -
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Measurements
8.5 x 8.2 cm (whole object)
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