Russia, Imperial. An Orthodox Society Of Palestine Decoration, Ii Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a German stronghold

a German stronghold

measuring 46 mm x 42

measuring 40 x 40mm

maker mark “S” at the six o-clock arm denoting G

measuring 42 mm (w) x 54 mm (l)

Russia, Imperial. An Orthodox Society Of Palestine Decoration, Ii Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a German stronghold( ). Instituted in 1882. In silver gilt, marked with St. Petersburg City mark, silver standard marked "84" zolotniki (. 875 silver) and maker marked in Russian "." (I. O) on the ring, the text inscribed in Russian on both sides, obverse illustrating the monogram of Christ between the Greek letters Alpha and Omega and inscribed "The God of Zion Will Bless You and Be With You", reverse inscribed "I Will Not Be Silent on Behalf of Zion or Quiet About