Russia, Kingdom. A Silver Patriotic “Portemonnaie” Coin Purse, c. 1920 Province of China crossed swords with date "1332"

crossed swords with date "1332" clasp on the original ribbon with pinback hanger

(Preußen Pickelhaube für Offizier der Zollbeamte)

This particular cross used as the Steinhauer & Luck - A-Type "micro 800" example in the book The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross by author Dietrich Maerz

Instituted June 21

2nd Type - In fire gilded aluminum

Russia, Kingdom. A Silver Patriotic “Portemonnaie” Coin Purse, c. 1920 Province of China crossed swords with date "1332"(Portemonnaie Coin Purse). Of solid two piece construction, the exterior of the front cover with a gilded Lyre, a flower pattern, and innate Russian script, with a green silken interior liner with three dividers for storage of coins, exhibiting a functional push button closure, measuring 80 mm (w) x 60 mm (l), the green interior lining slightly torn from age and wear, in overall better than very fine condition.