Russia, Imperial. A Cross of Saint George, IV Class, Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) Auction Archive In July 1946

In July 1946

measuring 52 mm (w) x 22 mm (h)

A decorative silvered metal ring facilitates the hilt’s transition to the handle

measuring 485 mm (l) x 290 mm (h)

enlisting as a Private (3031981)

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of Saint George, IV Class, Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) Auction Archive In July 1946( , 3 ). Instituted February 1807 by Tsar Alexander I. A silver cross pattee, the obverse bearing Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, the reverse bears the central cypher of the saint, the reverse of the 9 and 3 o'clock arms are numbered 46557, measures 33. 8mm (w) x 41. 3 mm (h), worn on a Russian pentagonal mount with the overlaid ribbon and pin fixtures on reverse, notable contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The original cross was a sub