Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac hallmarked ZII denoting Dutch silver

hallmarked ZII denoting Dutch silver import

some corrosion on back but overall very fine condition

Throughout the entire engagement

1914 he was promoted to Gefreiter

A Colour Photograph of a Knight's Cross Winner - Period

Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac hallmarked ZII denoting Dutch silverInstituted in 1914. In bronze, St. George Cross with crossed swords in the centre, obverse centrepiece shows black battleship silhouette on a white enamel background, obverse lateral arms read the inscription (Port Arthur), reverse screw back, 42. 7 mm, very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 14 January 1914 to mark the tenth anniversary of the siege of Port Arthur. It was awarded in silver to officers and in bronze to other ranks.