Russia, Imperial. A Russian Orthodox Crucifix, c. 1900 certificate_of_authenticity (Kriegskorrespondenz)

(Kriegskorrespondenz)

(ROYAL AMERICAN REGIMENT - 60 - FIFTH BATTN - 1815

1st Class for Officers - Bronze gilt with green enamels

GALLOWAY - 447083 / 31st BATTALION (CALGARY) / CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE" and "V

marked on the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) manufacturer’s tag

Russia, Imperial. A Russian Orthodox Crucifix, c. 1900 certificate_of_authenticity (Kriegskorrespondenz)Constructed of brass with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a three bar Russian Orthodox Cross, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of Christ crucified, topped by angels and a Mandylion, situated above the skull of Adam, and flanked on both sides by plaques bearing images of the Theotokos, St. Mary Magdelene, St. John, and St. Longinus, with the depressions retaining blue, white, and turquoise enamels to highlight the details, unmarked,