Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 Hold marked "800" (silver) and maker

marked "800" (silver) and maker marked "CDF ITALY" on the reverse

(Zollgrenzschutz Paradefeldbinde)

presenting a folding crease and minor fraying of the edges

measuring 45 mm (w) x 265 mm (l)

Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 Hold marked "800" (silver) and makerInstituted 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.