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
the obverse presents a shield bearing the Prussian coat of arms
the interior with a forest-green satin lid liner and intact hinge cover
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