Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George In Gold, Miniature, C.1850 certificate_of_authenticity Portsmouth

Portsmouth

a War Merit Cross Second Class ribbon with Swords removed

” in silver lettering

but without chips or open cracks

noted that Fryer was a "well nourished man" and that the "grip of (his) right hand (was) considerably weakened"

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George In Gold, Miniature, C.1850 certificate_of_authenticity Portsmouth( . ). Instituted in 1769. In Gold with white enamels, weighing 1. 8 grams, hand painted obverse centrepiece illustrating St. George slaying the dragon, measuring 15 mm (w) x 17. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, extremely 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: 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class and 4th Class.