Russia, Imperial. A Rare and Superb Order of St. Stanislaus in Gold, Military Division, I Class Cross Hold on loop for suspension -

on loop for suspension - marked “60” for “Katz & Deyhle of Pforzheim”

the reverse inscribed HONOR A LA LEALTAD (HONOR OF LOYALTY)

while the reverse of the binding bears a sample award dedication

documents showing age and wear

before being sent overseas to the Pacific Theatre

Russia, Imperial. A Rare and Superb Order of St. Stanislaus in Gold, Military Division, I Class Cross Hold on loop for suspension -( . 1 ). Instituted 8 May 1765 by Stanisaw II August of Poland; incorporated into Russian orders 1831 by Tsar Nicholas I. (1831 1917 issue). Constructed of 14K Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with striking red enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, situated within a Gold frame completing in ball finials and ribbed fans at each outer corner, the obverse of the arms joined through the quadrants by