Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. Hold his personal effects of many

his personal effects of many sailors recovered

1944 Issue

measuring192 mm (w) x 126 mm (h))

(Nippon Sekijujisha)

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. Hold his personal effects of manyInstituted 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