Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Third Class Cross Auction to Captain in 1930

to Captain in 1930

in silvered tombac and red and white enamels

The regular creation of knights of Saint Patrick lasted until 1921

who drowned in 1951

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Third Class Cross Auction to Captain in 1930Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original bowtie style ribbon, presenting as a Cross Patte with central obverse medallion depicting raised image of St. George slaying a dragon, reverse with central medallion depicting monogram of Tsar Nicholas II, reverse left and right arms inscribed with award number 222009, lower arm inscribed with 3 (III Class), unmarked, measuring 34. 52 mm (w) x 41. 15 mm (h) and weighing 14. 0 grams