Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George For The Russo-Turkish War Of 1877-78, Iv Class, No. 72537, C.1877 United Republic of and presumably from the attentions

and presumably from the attentions of the ever vigilant Swiss police

- hand embroidered in silver flat wire on dark green padded cotton

Local Army Guides

(Sudetenland-Medaille mit Etui)

the 12 o’clock arm bears an ornate detail with a loop and a suspension ring marked “900”

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George For The Russo-Turkish War Of 1877-78, Iv Class, No. 72537, C.1877 United Republic of and presumably from the attentionsA very sparse St. George Cross for the 1877 78 Russo Turkish War, consisting of a four armed cross Pattee in silver, obverse presenting an engraved figure of Saint George on the central medallion, reverse bearing royal monogram of Alexandre II on the medallion, arms are numbered 72537, with the class name on the 6 oclock arm, measuring 34. 31mm x 44. 55mm (h inclusive of the eyelet), strong toned silver, otherwise very good condition. Footnote: This