Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Stanislaus, Military Division Ii Class Cross In Gold By Eduard, C.1912 Auction Archive 4 grams (inclusive of ribbon

4 grams (inclusive of ribbon and backer)

the obverse bearing a central raised Ordnungspolizei insignia

the four corners bearing a finely-detailed etched inscription of “WORLD WAR 1914-1918”

While in action at the Battle of the Somme

in preparation for overseas service to Salonica (Salonika)

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Stanislaus, Military Division Ii Class Cross In Gold By Eduard, C.1912 Auction Archive 4 grams (inclusive of ribbon( , 2 ). Instituted in 1765. Type II (1856 1917). Constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with each arm completing in ball finials and with ribbed fans adorning the outer edges, the obverse arms finished in red enamels, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid on each quadrant by finely detailed Romanov imperial eagles, featuring a central white enameled medallion bearing a hand painted red monogram