1957 and is awarded for meritorious services in the field of the arts and literature
The vast majority was awarded to partisans for actions during the Second World War
In white flat wire silvery thread on green wool background
his future brother-in-law
Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed 1957 and is awarded forInstituted March 19, 1856. A III Class cross, in silver, obverse bearing a St. George on horseback spearing a dragon, the reverse medallion bearing the cypher SG, with 3 on the 6 oclock arm, the 3 and 9 oclock arm presenting the impressed number 164346, measures 34. 4mm (w) x 41. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 11. 7 grams, suspended from loop, worn on replacement ribbon, small knocks and pitting, contact marks, lovely patina, in very fine