Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 Archive including a Kreuzer (Cruiser) Nürnberg

including a Kreuzer (Cruiser) Nürnberg ribbon

the reverse presents the maker mark with the initials and axeman insignia of Ernst Pack & Söhne

Schwertner - Die-stamped bronze with a brass-coloured gilt

the obverse with raised profiles of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria

three General Service Badges (in sterling silver

Russia, Imperial. A Port Arthur Cross, c.1914 Archive including a Kreuzer (Cruiser) NürnbergInstituted 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.