Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class Auction bordered by rose red rayon

bordered by rose red rayon piping

the reverse with handwritten names

one of the battles of the Somme Offensive

by Waldorf Astoria Zigarettenfabrik G

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class Auction bordered by rose red rayonInstituted 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 236712, 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