Russia, Imperial. An Orthodox Society Of Palestine Decoration, Ii Class Auction the insignia mounted to a

the insignia mounted to a silver gilt rectangular base with a voided centre

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “SCHNELLBOOTSBEGLEITSCHIFF TANGA”

a field-worn example in near extremely fine condition

The 2nd Battalion were short of men

Russia, Imperial. An Orthodox Society Of Palestine Decoration, Ii Class Auction the insignia mounted to aInstituted 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),