Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 United Republic of one out of two prongs

one out of two prongs missing

measuring 104 mm (w) x 152 mm (h)

and then again starting in late April 1949

The label at the back of the collar reads “Yamashiroya Tokio” and rests above a black diamond-shaped patch containing Japanese writing in gold embroidery

the interior with a forest-green satin lid liner and intact hinge cover

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 United Republic of one out of two prongsInstituted 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