Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. Province of China who was awarded the Knight’s

who was awarded the Knight’s Cross on March 23

that he had been "taken off Stretcher Bearer and put on Horse Ambulance" duty and that his "sickness lasted about six weeks

exhibiting light crazing

on a pebbled background and within a twisted circular border

the obverse is blackened with a raised border

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. Province of China who was awarded the Knight’sInstituted 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