Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Ii Class Archive A shield badge

A shield badge

it measures 44

surrounded by the inscription "SPOMENICA DOMOVINSKOG RATA" (Remembrance for the Homeland War)

he was appointed Acting Lance Corporal (unpaid) in the field on September 1

(Heer Schulterklappen für Männer der Nachrichtentruppe)

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Ii Class Archive A shield badgeInstituted March 19, 1856. Silver gilt, monogramed in Cyrllic S. G (for Saint George) on obverse, 12 oclock arm bearing 1 M, 3 oclock arm bearing 289 M, 6 oclock arm 2 CTEII and 9 o'clock arm bearing 232, reverse bearing a knight on horseback, measuring at 34. 35mm (w) x 41. 46mm (h) and weighing at 9. 7 grams, in very fine condition.