Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Nicholas The Wonderworker Hold and Awards - Medal for

and Awards - Medal for Merit in the Defence of Borders

the outside lid embossed “Bordfunkerabzeichen (Flieger-Schützenabzeichen)” in golden lettering

he was transferred to the 2nd Infantry Battalion for overseas service in the French theatre

plain reverse marked “Ges

the buckle measuring 42

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. Nicholas The Wonderworker Hold and Awards - Medal forConstructed of gilded bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse overlaid across the quadrants by griffins clutching swords and shield, with white enameled arms and a central white enameled disc, the latter bearing a gilt profile of St. Nicholas of Myra, set within a gilt ring, the reverse bearing a disc overlaid by a Russian