Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Auction wearing an Iron Cross 1st

wearing an Iron Cross 1st Class

every opportunity that developed during the expansion of these commands was utilized in perfecting medical installations and services and raining the personnel thereof for actual field service

reverse with ornamented pin assembly and dual stays

2nd Class (blackened iron and silver paint

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Auction wearing an Iron Cross 1stInstituted in 1807. In silver, reverse impressed "No 39" on the right arm and "344" on the left arm (No 39344), measuring 34 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, better than very fine. Footnote: The St. George Cross was established in a February 1807 decree of Emperor Alexander I, intended as a reward for "undaunted courage" by the lower ranks (soldiers, sailors and NCOs) of the military. On September 10, 1916, the