Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, II Class, Type IV, c. 1917

(Георгиевский крест). Instituted in 1807. In bronze gilt, the reverse number marked "No. 84" and "937" (84,937) on the arms at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively, along with being marked Second Class in Russian on the arm at 6 o'clock, marked with a "Ж" (ZH) and an "М" (M) on the same respective arms, measuring 34.5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, exhibiting oxidation, greening, contact marks and spotting on both sides, without ribbon, near 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.