Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George In Gold, Miniature, C.1850 GTRexclude both swastika and circle edged

both swastika and circle edged by twisted golden wire

his mother later claiming that it prevented him from getting pneumonia

where he received his campaign ribbon

residue on the reverse

2 km) north east of Fayence

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George In Gold, Miniature, C.1850 GTRexclude both swastika and circle edged( . ). Instituted in 1769. In Gold with white enamels, weighing 1. 8 grams, hand painted obverse centrepiece illustrating St. George slaying the dragon, measuring 15 mm (w) x 17. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. George was instituted on November 26, 1769 and awarded for meritorious military services or bravery in combat, in four grades: 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class and 4th Class.