Pocket Watch "Order of St. Andrew" Артикул: W5063

Rare collectible pocket watches "Lightning", dedicated to the highest award of the Russian Federation to the Order of St. Andrew. Peter I established the Order of August 30, 1698 and is the only order of the Russian Empire. Knight of the Order became the first diplomat Fedor Golovin in 1699.Signs of the Order of St. Andrew consisted of sign-cross, the main image which Saint Andrew was crucified, according to tradition, on the cross X-shaped configuration and a silver star with eight beam is placed in its central medallion motto of the Order "For faith and faithfulness." Badge of the Order worn on a wide blue ribbon over his right shoulder, and the star was placed on the left side of the chest. In special occasions badge of the Order worn on the breast covered with colored enamels curly golden chain. Only one of the Russian orders, which had a chain. C 1998 Order restored as the highest award of the Russian Federation.The original nickel-plated pocket watch with chain can be given not only to Andrew, but also to anyone who is truly worthy of the words "For faith and faithfulness."