Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Type I, C. 1816-1817, German-Manufactured For Prussian Troops, Rare Hold to officers in the Royal

to officers in the Royal Navy or merchant service until 1993

it was necessary to file an affidavit

The Princess of Wales' Own Rifles: Blackened bronze

A very handsome set with Silver parts nicely toned

1881 - November 10

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Type I, C. 1816-1817, German-Manufactured For Prussian Troops, Rare Hold to officers in the Royal( ). Instituted in 1807. In silver, unmarked, German manufactured, as awarded to Prussian troops c. 1816 1817, an excellent example, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, exhibiting light contact and spotting overall, on an original period ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Cross of St. George was instituted on February 13, 1807 and awarded for courage in battle, initially in one grade, and later, as of 1856, in four grades.