Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. Hold on original triangular ribbon

on original triangular ribbon

wrapped overall in multiple rows of ornately detailed pebbling on the obverse and reverse along with the sides on the grip

with a circular buckle made of brass

1944 Issue

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. Hold on original triangular ribbonInstituted 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 816370, reverse centre medallion shows cipher of Saint George, 41. 1 mm (h) x 34. 3 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Cross of St. George award was instituted on 26 November 1807. The award was intended as a reward for undaunted