Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Iii Class, C.1917 Auction weighing 44

weighing 44

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Measuring 419 mm with its scabbard on

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Iii Class, C.1917 Auction weighing 44Instituted March 19, 1856. Silver cross, monogramed in Cyrllic S. G (for Saint George) on obverse, 3 oclock arm bearing 515, 6 oclock arm 3 CTEII and 9 o'clock arm bearing 232 reverse bearing a knight on horseback, measuring at 34. 28mm (w) x 41. 26mm (h) and weighing at 9. 5grams, in extremely fine condition.