Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 Buy Now 40 mm (w) x 43

40 mm (w) x 43

with the reverse marked “3

a trip to a Japanese camp meant death

5 mm and 14 mm in diameter respectively

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 Buy Now 40 mm (w) x 43Instituted 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