Imperial Russia Order of St. Stanislav 1st Class silver breast star made by Albert Keibel, St. Petersburg. Excellent condition; rare pre-WW1 type

Description Russian Empire St Stanislav silver breast star 1st Class by Albert Keibel, St. Petersburg. Pre-WW1 manufacture; very rare type in excellent overall condition, considering the age. FREE SECURE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM. A rare pre-WW1 manufacture Order of St. Stanislav 1st Class large silver breast star made by made by the renown imperial jeweler Albert Keibel in St. Petersburg, Russia. Albert Keibel is considered to be one of the most important Russian jewelers of the late imperial era, second only to the equally-famous Karl Faberge. From 1882 to about 1910 Albert Keibel was awarded the imperial warrant for the creation of all Russian civil and military orders. Albert Keibel ran his family’s jewelry studio and a shop located at 30 Bolshaya Zelenina Street in St. Petersburg, until his death in 1910; all of Keibel’s creations are highly collectible nowadays. A vaulted and eight-pointed star, the obverse featuring pebbled rays, bearing a central enameled medallion overlaid by a central gilt silver monogram of St. Stanislaus. Center medallion with green, white, and red “hot-applied” enamels;  green and white field are intact; letter “S” in the center has a few tiny red enamel ships missing. The center monogram is surrounded by a raised and gilt silver inscription of PRÆMIANDO INCITAT (“REWARDING ENCOURAGES”), surrounded by a green enameled ring with clusters of gilt silver laurel branches. Gilt silver reverse with a wide barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch; the hinge is stamped with the Imperial eagle hallmark and small Keibel stamp. The star’s reverse is stamped with the larger Keibel logo and the imperial eagle/84 silver fitness stamps. The star measures about 90 mm high by 88.9 mm wide, about 53.4 grams. A rare order by the renown Imperial Russian silversmith – this rare Russian Empire St Stanislav silver breast star will be a great addition to any collection. The star is in great overall condition, considering the age. Not cleaned; these are the actual photos. This rare Albert Keibel Russian Empire St Stanislav silver breast star 1st Class is not a later reproduction or a copy; it is guaranteed to be 100% authentic or your money back. Not cleaned; these are the actual photos. This type is rare in any shape or form nowadays – don’t miss your chance! I have more Russian medals & badges, as well as world coins, badges, and military decorations in my store; please take a look at similar listings within Coins & Paper Money section. Argocoins accepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. Please email me if you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Old-fashioned checks and money orders will work as well; please take a look at the Payments section within our Terms and Conditions for additional details. Follow me on Facebook @argoman400BC to keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. FREE SECURE SHIPPING VIA SIGN-FOR REGISTERED MAIL WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM! International shipping for this item will be $53 and up to most countries on our “ship-to” list. I do not ship to Russia under any circumstances!