Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Auction likely cleaned by veteran

likely cleaned by veteran

His conduct and work ethic was deemed satisfactory

and an adiditonal stabilizing hook to be attached to the uniform

reverse with ornamented pin assembly and dual stays

2nd Class (blackened iron and silver paint

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Auction likely cleaned by veteranInstituted in 1807. In silver, reverse impressed "No 39" on the right arm and "344" on the left arm (No 39344), measuring 34 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The St. George Cross was established in a February 1807 decree of Emperor Alexander I, intended as a reward for "undaunted courage" by the lower ranks (soldiers, sailors and NCOs) of the military. On September 10, 1916, the