Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 United Republic of the obverse presents a shield

the obverse presents a shield bearing the Prussian coat of arms

The label at the back of the collar reads “Yamashiroya Tokio” and rests above a black diamond-shaped patch containing Japanese writing in gold embroidery

and then again starting in late April 1949

Footnote: The Order of the Star of Anjouan was established in 1874 and it became a colonial French order on September 12

with matching dual adjustable sliders

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus, II Class, c. 1916 United Republic of the obverse presents a shieldInstituted 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