Second pattern badge on blue/grey wool base with smooth edging
The sunken vessel was found 233 years later in 1985 by Michael Hatcher
with some oxidation and blunting of the tip evident
The Star of the order in silver presents a four armed Maltese cross with faceted rays and ball finials
a boutonniere with a 1914 Iron Cross
Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV Class, French Manufacture, c.1920 United Republic of Second pattern badge on blue/grey( 4 ). Instituted 26 November 1769 by Catherine II (the Great). In silver gilt and enamels, a white armed cross pattee, the obverse medallion featuring a hand painted scene of St. George slaying a dragon, the reverse medallion bears a central monogram, measures 40. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), marked with swan punch denoting silver manufacture and importation from countries without a trading contract to France since 1893, worn on replacement ribbon,