St. George Cross 3 Degrees, 1914, Russia Imperial Order Cross Of St. G
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:347151 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Russian Federation |
The sign of the distinction of the Military Order is the award awarded to the Order of St. George in the Russian Guard, army, navy and so on (Russian Armed Forces), for the lower ranks from 1807 to 1917.
Until 1913, he had the unofficial name of the George Cross; in 1913 it was officially enshrined in the statute. The insignia of the Military Order was the highest award for soldiers and non-commissioned officers for military merit and for the courage shown against the enemy.
From... August 19, 1844, a special sign was established to award the Gentiles of the Faith: it differed from the usual one in that in the center of the medallion on both sides was the Russian coat of arms - a two-headed eagle. 1368 soldiers received such marks. Until 1913, besides the official one, he had other unofficial names: the St. George cross of the 5th degree, the soldier St. George cross, the soldier George (“Egorii”) and others. From June 24, 1917, officers could also be handed over for deeds of personal courage in honoring the general meeting of soldiers of a unit or sailors of a ship.
Until 1913, he had the unofficial name of the George Cross; in 1913 it was officially enshrined in the statute. The insignia of the Military Order was the highest award for soldiers and non-commissioned officers for military merit and for the courage shown against the enemy.
From... August 19, 1844, a special sign was established to award the Gentiles of the Faith: it differed from the usual one in that in the center of the medallion on both sides was the Russian coat of arms - a two-headed eagle. 1368 soldiers received such marks. Until 1913, besides the official one, he had other unofficial names: the St. George cross of the 5th degree, the soldier St. George cross, the soldier George (“Egorii”) and others. From June 24, 1917, officers could also be handed over for deeds of personal courage in honoring the general meeting of soldiers of a unit or sailors of a ship.
