Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Third Class Cross Auction Their dying hope was revived

Their dying hope was revived and their joy was indescribable when they saw the steamer Ontario approaching

The regular creation of knights of Saint Patrick lasted until 1921

thirteen white stars embroidered onto a blue fabric base

in silvered tombac and red and white enamels

Marked "Sterling" and "Meyer"

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Third Class Cross Auction Their dying hope was revivedConstructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie style ribbon, presenting as a Cross Patte with central obverse medallion depicting raised image of St. George slaying a dragon, reverse with central medallion depicting monogram of Tsar Nicholas II, reverse left and right arms inscribed with award number 222009, lower arm inscribed with 3 (III Class), unmarked, measuring 34. 52 mm (w) x 41. 15 mm (h) and weighing 14. 0 grams