Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Stanislaus, II Class Cross, German-Made for White Émigrés c. 1925 United Republic of once possessed a black finish

once possessed a black finish that is mostly worn off

very fine/extremely fine)

a round medal in gilt bronze

was transferred to the No

with "RAI" stroked out

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Stanislaus, II Class Cross, German-Made for White Émigrés c. 1925 United Republic of once possessed a black finish( . 2 ). Instituted 8 May 1765 by Stanisaw II August of Poland; incorporated into Russian orders 1831 by Tsar Nicholas I. (1831 1917 issue; c. 1925 migre reissue). Constructed of a gilded alloy with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with arms completing in ribbed fans and ball finials, joined together through the quadrants by intricate double headed imperial eagles, the obverse featuring red enamels, bearing a central white