Watch List notes:

Russia, Émigré Period: Order of the Compassionate Heart, breast badge, in gilt and enamels, width 31.8mm, extremely fine. Offered with framed and glazed bestowal document to Captain H. Turner Lewis dated 10 August 1933 and declaration of the Russian Veterans' Society of the World War including statement that the Order would be received on payment of six dollars and could be bequeathed to their heirs next in line and noting that from 10 August 1933 extended the privilege of award to all American Citizens and those who have, or may in the future, render assistance to Russian invalids of the World War; all Army and Navy officers and soldiers of the United States; members of the American Legion and its auxiliary organisations and Individuals who have rendered service to the Allies during the World War. Captain H. Turner Lewis was Vice-Commander of Disabled Emergency Officers of the World War. (£180-220)