Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Newly Listed A silver gilt Maltese cross

A silver gilt Maltese cross with very think red enamels on the arms of the cross

the obverse with a central leftward-facing profile of Ludwig III

CONTRACTORS TO THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT" maker's insignia

with black threading giving definition to the wings

1922 in Mayberry Township

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Newly Listed A silver gilt Maltese crossInstituted in 1807. In silver, reverse impressed "No 75" on the right arm and "421" on the left arm (No 75421), measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, light surface wear, 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,