Russia, Imperial. A First War Cross Of St. George, Type Iv, Iii Class Silver Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5 mm ribbon bar)

5 mm ribbon bar)

the reverse with a lug

Silvered and enamelled die-stamped tin

the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring connecting to a period original shortened length of ribbon

Russia, Imperial. A First War Cross Of St. George, Type Iv, Iii Class Silver Grade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5 mm ribbon bar)( ). Instituted in 1807. In silver, the reverse number marked "173" and "134" (173,134) on the arms at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively, along with being marked Third Class in Russian on the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, very dark patina, exhibiting light contact and spotting, replacement ribbon mounted to a modern five sided brass suspension with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The