Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 United Republic of The label at the back

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

remaining there for the next fourteen months

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

and then again starting in late April 1949

one out of two prongs missing

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 United Republic of The label at the backInstituted 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