Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. Province of China measuring 15 mm (w) x

measuring 15 mm (w) x 21

3 mm x 41 mm

maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/153” for Friedrich Orth

who was awarded the Knight’s Cross on March 23

exhibiting light crazing

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. Province of China measuring 15 mm (w) xInstituted 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