Russia, Imperial. A Crimean War Chaplain Cross, c.1856 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac orange-brown

orange-brown

the obverse consisting of a circular ring bearing a raised inscription of “HJ SKI-FÜHRER” (“HJ SKI LEADER”)

but the Order is now conferred by personal gift of the Sovereign

the other is Type II with "Canada" Scroll

in August 1945

Russia, Imperial. A Crimean War Chaplain Cross, c.1856 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac orange-brownInstituted August 26, 1856. In bronze, obverse bearing dates 1853 1854 1855 1856 with monograms of Nicholas I and Alexander II, the reverse presents a cyrillic inscription, measures 58. 7 mm (w) x 102. 3 mm (h), light wear, with elongated suspension loop, remains near very fine.