Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 Buy Now measuring 69

measuring 69

a trip to a Japanese camp meant death

for transfer to the United States

This rare cap is in an overall better than very fine condition

with the reverse marked “3

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 Buy Now measuring 69Instituted in 1765. A bronze gilt Maltese Cross in red enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, four ribbed arches connecting paired points; four double headed crowned eagles with short wings at corners, centrepiece monogram SS surrounded by a ring of laurel, reverse centrepiece shows same monogram SS, marked, evidence of slight scratches on obverse cross arms, correct replacement ribbon, very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was