Russia, Imperial. A Naval Officer’s Sword Belt, by Officers of the Zadruga Auction Archive with reverse framed by a

with reverse framed by a fine enameled white Maltese Cross

in addition to noted military commanders of the First World War

The Order of the Knights of Malta within Imperial Austria is also known as the Order of the Knights of Malta of Bohemia

The pocket bears a manufacturer’s tag clearly reading “George Höcker

Not only did he have an alias

Russia, Imperial. A Naval Officer’s Sword Belt, by Officers of the Zadruga Auction Archive with reverse framed by aA black cloth Officers sword belt, featuring a brass buckle with a fouled anchor and two sword hanging straps, measuring 24 cm and 30 cm in length, each fitting with a brass clasp and floral patterned buckle, the belt measuring 95cm in length (including buckle), maker marked (Officers of the Zadruga (Cooperative)), exhibiting fraying to the edges, functional clasps, in very fine condition.