Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 Republic of Surface wear and contact marks

Surface wear and contact marks evident on the exterior of the locket

the Germans had him under heavy guard headed into the interior of Germany

the visor has lost some stiffness

Geburtstag Wilhelm II)

It is maker marked “RZM M1/14” (Matthias Öschler & Sohn

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 Republic of Surface wear and contact marksInstituted 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