Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the Orthodox Society of North America, IV Class, by Alexander Brylov Archive MINENSUCHGESCHWADER” in Fraktur script

MINENSUCHGESCHWADER” in Fraktur script

Acting Corporal Wilfrid Bain Groff survived the war

His actions during this period of the war earned him the Knight’s Cross in the rank of SS-Sturmbannführer

discolouration evident in the enamels

He was admitted to hospital onOctober 28th with an undisclosed illness and after one week

Russia, Imperial. A Badge of the Orthodox Society of North America, IV Class, by Alexander Brylov Archive MINENSUCHGESCHWADER” in Fraktur scriptConstructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a ribbed medallion situated within a circular border, overlaid by a Cross Patte with white enameled arms featuring gilt Cyrillic lettering, surrounding a medallion bearing a hand painted image of Saint Vladimir the Great, topped by an elaborate crown, the reverse stamped with a silver kokoshnik mark of 84 indicating 875 silver construction, flanked by a hallmark of