Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class, c. 1915 Archive A well and fine executed

A well and fine executed clear coat on all three

the overlying hammer and sickle in light brown and dark brown embroidery

maker marked and numbered E53814

set on a stylized banner surrounded by oak leaves

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Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class, c. 1915 Archive A well and fine executedInstituted in 1807. In silver, obverse centre medallion shows the right facing image of Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon, reverse of the two lateral arms of the cross bears the serial number of the award 560745, reverse centre medallion shows cipher of Saint George, 41. 1 mm (h) x 34. 3 mm (w), fine condition. Footnote: The Cross of St. George award was instituted on 26 November 1807. The award was intended as a reward for undaunted