Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Archive The tunic is marked by

The tunic is marked by a partially-intact label stitched into the interior collar

6 mm x 39 mm

the obverse with a raised depiction of Minerva clutching a spear and shield

a 1938 SA sports competition badge

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Archive The tunic is marked byInstituted 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