maker marked “Double” on the reverse
A bronze gilt cross with double headed crowned eagle in bronze gilt
A Japanese Order of The Sacred Treasure
Mason was Killed in Action on April 26
A rather interesting but pathetic instance in connection with the death of this gallant officer is that three days before he was killed he was recommended for the military cross for gallantry on (sic) the field
Russia, Imperial. An Order Of Saint Anne In Gold, Iii Class, C.1900 Auction Archive maker marked “Double” on the( ). Instituted on 14 February 1735. Type Two Enameled. (Issued 1829 1917). A red enameled cross, constructed of solid 14Kt. Gold, edged with golden rims, ornate designs in the corners of the crosss arms, the obverse center presents a hand painted St. Anne, the reverse center shows blue hand painted initials on white enamel, the integral ring is Gold hallmarked 56 for 14k, also stamped with date of issue 1866, measures 33. 43 mm (w) x 37. 78 mm (h),