Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Hold Undated obverse

Undated obverse

with three broad arrows

reinforced stitching along the edges and at the tip

Rennie are aboard the Metagama

measuring 43 mm x 53 mm

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Hold Undated obverseInstituted 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