Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with additional oxidation and loss

with additional oxidation and loss of paint visible to the scabbard

but is worn on a blue and white neck ribbon

and La Poursuivante (silvered and gilt bronze with red

In patinated metal

Onwards through the trenches

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic with additional oxidation and lossInstituted 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