Imperial Russian Order of St. Andrew the First-Called Breast Star, late 19th century. Silver, Solid Gold and Enamel, 84 Standard. Exceptional Imperial Russian breast star of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called, the highest order of the Russian Empire. Finely constructed in 84-standard silver with richly detailed faceted rays and a solid gold and polychrome enamel central medallion, featuring the Imperial double-headed eagle bearing the blue St. Andrew?s Cross. The deep blue enamel circlet bears the Order?s motto ["For Faith and Loyalty"] in applied solid gold letters, above green enamel laurel branches. The gilt reverse retains its original vertical pin and suspension hook and is struck with the Russian 84 silver standard and maker's mark "XA" Maker presently unidentified. Diameter: 79.48 mm. Weight: 61 g.