Russia, White Russian Movement. A Veterans' Society Of The World War Order Of The Compassionate Heart United Republic of with 61 of all ranks

with 61 of all ranks being killed

” the top of the flat suspension loop is stamped “A A

Oakleaves 17

A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Tropical Overseas Cap constructed of olive coloured cotton

Similar to the example on page 389 of Angolia's publication

Russia, White Russian Movement. A Veterans' Society Of The World War Order Of The Compassionate Heart United Republic of with 61 of all ranksIn bronze gilt with red and white enamels, crowned two headed eagle insignia placed upon a heart on the obverse, inscribed "R. V. S." over "W. W." (Russian Veterans' Society of the World War) on the reverse, measuring 31. 7 mm (w) x 35. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Compassionate Heart was originally bestowed upon First World War Russian veterans living in exile in the United States.