Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus in Gold, III Class, by A. Keibel, c. 1900 visually-hidden the reverse bears the patent

the reverse bears the patent number “261945” and the serial number “414”

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph I Patriotic Badge: two-piece construction

with cracking appearing only at the top where it folds over forming the belt loop

A textbook example of a Faithful Service Cross awarded for twenty-five year’s service

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus in Gold, III Class, by A. Keibel, c. 1900 visually-hidden the reverse bears the patentInstituted in 1765. Type II. (1856 1917 Issue). A Gold 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 with the mark AK, on correct replacement ribbon, evidence of scratch on obverse cross arm, 41 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm