Russia, Imperial. An Officer’s Gorget for Distinction GTRexclude The black painted body is

The black painted body is magnetic

Irene saw extensive service with the German fleet in the first years of her career

measuring 95 mm (w) x 47 mm (h))

along with a “A” cipher and two rank pips per shoulder board

Russia, Imperial. An Officer’s Gorget for Distinction GTRexclude The black painted body is( ). Constructed of gilded brass, the obverse consisting of a narrow crescent with a ribbed border, bearing a central raised double headed Imperial Russian eagle clutching an orb and sceptre, flanked by a raised Cyrillic inscription " " (FOR DISTINCTION), perforated with two holes for the accommodation of a neck chain which has been lost to time,unmarked, measuring 134 mm (w) x 74 mm (h), in very fine condition.