Russia, Imperial. An Orthodox Society Of Palestine Decoration, Ii Class Auction a field-worn example in near

a field-worn example in near extremely fine condition

Prince Albert Volunteers

Dated 1939

the United Services Club

Russia, Imperial. An Orthodox Society Of Palestine Decoration, Ii Class Auction a field-worn example in nearInstituted June 12 1882. A silver gilt cross with a large ovular medallion, the obverse presenting the monogram of Christ encircled by the inscription THE GOD OF ZION WILL BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU, with a buckle at 6 oclock, the reverse with a pebbled field sits the inscription I WILL NOT BE SILENT ON BEHALF OF ZION OR QUIET ABOUT JERUSALEM, measures 42. 9mm (w) x 52. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 36. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon),