On Luftwaffe grey backing
for service in South Africa as a Driver
that he was "fighting bravely against overwhelming odds when last seen" and was "a splendid example to his colleagues"
and Grave Marker: black and white
three women and a man stand at the right side
Russia, Imperial. A White Émigré Decoration, C.1925 Newly Listed On Luftwaffe grey backingConstructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with red enameled arms trimmed with gilt and black enamels, bearing a central raised medallion overlaid by a Romanov imperial eagle superimposed on a ribbed background, the twelve oclock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 37. 98 mm (w) x 41. 81 mm (h), weighing 13. 1 grams (inclusive