Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV. Class, Knight’s Cross, c. 1935 Republic of where he was released from

where he was released from service fifty-seven days later

unmounted on period ribbons

This day went down in history is the so-called “black day”

and white colours

but apparently was spared being put into battle again

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV. Class, Knight’s Cross, c. 1935 Republic of where he was released from(Orden Svyatogo Georgiya). Instituted November 26th, 1769 (c. 1935 issue). A silver Cross Patte with white enameled arms, with a central medallion bearing the image of St. George on horseback slaying a dragon, the reverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed with the cypher of St. George in silver, on a fixed loop and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon, marked on the loop but illegible, measuring 38. 0 mm (w) x 42.