Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV Class Cross, by Eduard, c. 1917
(Императорский Военный Орден Св. Великомученика Победоносца и Чудотворца Георгия). Instituted 26 November 1769 by Catherine II. Typical of Eduard manufacture, a bronze gilt cross with white enamel arms, the obverse medallion featuring a delicately hand painted scene of St. George riding a white horse, spearing a green dragon on a light red background, reverse medallion bearing a hand painted Cyrillic monogram of “СГ” for “СВЯТОГО ГЕОРГИЯ” (“SAINT GEORGE”), measuring 35.9mm (w) x 40.3mm (h), weighs 13.4 grams (without ribbon), accompanied by a replacement ribbon, medallion reaffixed, light wear, remains in very fine condition.

