Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Hold with a dark wood insert

with a dark wood insert on the obverse upon which is affixed a depiction of the crucified Jesus of Nazareth

42 mm (w) x 8 mm (h)

5 mm (h) inclusive of its typical early type I loop

that he was Married and that his trade was that of Barrister

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Hold with a dark wood insertInstituted 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,