Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus Miniature, c.1900 Auction only 35 survived

only 35 survived

but subsequently re-erected and remains a prominent feature on the square today

Footnote: The 239th Canadian Infantry Battalion was converted and redesignated the 3rd Canadian Battalion Railway Troops in February 1917

arriving in Halifax on March 2nd

Russia, Imperial. An Order of Saint Stanislaus Miniature, c.1900 Auction only 35 survivedInstituted 8 May 1765 by Stanisaw II August of Poland; incorporated into Russian orders 1831 by Tsar Nicholas I. (1831 1917 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with each arm completing in ball finials and ribbed fans, the obverse of the arms finish with dark red enamels and joined through the quadrants by Imperial Russian double headed eagles executed in detail, bearing a central