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”

while the reverse of the binding bears a sample award dedication

it was determined that he was well enough to serve on the home front in Canada and was transferred to the 2nd Detachment

maker mark "J

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