Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, III Class, c.1917

Instituted March 19, 1856. Silver cross, monogramed in Cyrllic “S.G” (for Saint George) on obverse, 3 o’clock arm bearing “515”, 6 o’clock arm “3 CTEII” and 9 o'clock arm bearing “232” reverse bearing a knight on horseback, measuring at 34.28mm (w) x 41.26mm (h) and weighing at 9.5grams, in extremely fine condition.