Governor General's Foot Guards Trophy 1897 Newly Listed The Knight's Cross of the

The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership

Russell as part of the 6th Battleship Squadron serving in the Nore

a very rare version of the clasp (with award document

obverse inscribed "ARMED FORCES AIR LETTER / BY AIR MAIL"

one side has the Hammer and Sickle insignia above a Star

Governor General's Foot Guards Trophy 1897 Newly Listed The Knight's Cross of theGovernor General's Foot Guards Trophy 1897 Quadruple silver plated, engraved "The Governor General's Foot Guards REGIMENTAL RIFLE MATCHES 1897 PRESENTED BY Major Jarvis WON BY Captain H. H. Gray" on the front of the cup, unique raised, indenting lip above a repeating ornate pattern, two rings on the pedestal, floral motif on the base, production seal on the inside at the base maker marked "SIMPSON, HALL, MILLER & CO" and marked "QUADRUPLE PLATE",