Order of St. Andrew, Russia, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes by Allen & Ginter

Order of St. Andrew, Russia, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

drawing, print

medal

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

childish illustration

water colours

egg art

print

curved letter used

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This chromolithograph depicts the Order of St. Andrew, Russia, a military decoration that was established in 1698 by Peter the Great. The card, part of a series for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, was printed in 1890. The image features a stylized version of the award, with the cross pendant highlighted in gold and silver. The card's imagery highlights the historic importance of the Order of St. Andrew.