Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Stanislaus, II Class Cross in Gold, c. 1900 Republic of (U-12-Abzeichen)

(U-12-Abzeichen)

It is dated to Christmas 1941

tips slightly corroded due to age but otherwise very fine condition

inscribed "HELSINKI 1952"

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Stanislaus, II Class Cross in Gold, c. 1900 Republic of (U-12-Abzeichen)( . 2 ). Instituted 8 May 1765 by Stanisaw II August of Poland; incorporated into Russian orders 1831 by Tsar Nicholas I. (1831 1917 issue). Constructed of 14K Gold 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 enameled medallion overlaid by a