Russia. An Imperial Order Of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Grand Cross Star, By Eduard, C.1910 GTRexclude constructed of fine golden yellow

constructed of fine golden yellow BeVo style machine embroidery in the form of the standard Reichsbahn eagle with outstretched wings clutching a swastika and “RVD Kiew” in matching embroidery directly below the eagle

traces of scuffing on the exterior

An example of a RLB (Reichsluftschutzbund/Air Raid Protection League) NCO’s visor cap insignia

Upon the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914

the strip reaches inward for 30 mm and has a leather strap with three buttonholes for fastening the bag sewn to its end

Russia. An Imperial Order Of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Grand Cross Star, By Eduard, C.1910 GTRexclude constructed of fine golden yellow( ). Instituted 1725 by Catherine I of Russia. Type III. (1855 1918 Issue). Of superb period quality, an eight point silver star, each arm composed of clusters of five individual smooth rays with braided borders, obverse centre featuring the crowned Latin monogram of St. Alexander on a white enamel roundel, surrounded by the Orders motto ZA TRUDY I OTECHESTVO (For Labours and Fatherland) on red enamel background with two green laurel branches crossed