Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV Class, Émigré Version, c.1925

(Императорский Военный Орден Св. Великомученика Победоносца и Чудотворца Георгия). Instituted in 1769. Of French manufacture, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, French-made, measuring 38 mm (w) x 42.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, oxidation evident on the St. George insignia on the obverse centrepiece, greening present on the white enamelled arms on both sides, 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.