Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Iii Class, C.1917 Newly Listed Appears to have been worn

Appears to have been worn and tunic removed

Measuring 101x149mm

the regiment was one of four Gurkha regiments to be transferred to the British Army

It completes with a pommel consisting of a gilded German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika

exhibiting use and moderate wear

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Iii Class, C.1917 Newly Listed Appears to have been wornInstituted March 19, 1856. Silver cross, monogramed in Cyrllic S. G (for Saint George) on obverse, 3 oclock arm bearing 515, 6 oclock 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.