Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Auction 2nd Class (blackened iron and

2nd Class (blackened iron and silver paint

and an adiditonal stabilizing hook to be attached to the uniform

Sergeant Harry Morris Brown

reverse with ornamented pin assembly and dual stays

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Auction 2nd Class (blackened iron andInstituted 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