the handle incorporating a concave crossguard where it meets the blade and bears a floral motif on the underside
shield overlaying crossed swords and linden leaves clasp affixed to its original ribbon with dual prong pinback
In 18K Gold (center of the cross and the crown) and silver with red
Kiße was discharged on December 20
constructed of heavy cardstock with a faux blue leather exterior
Russia, Imperial. An Orthodox Society Of Palestine Decoration, Ii Class Newly Listed the handle incorporating a concaveInstituted 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),