Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Medal For Bravery, 4Th Class, C.1917 Newly Listed but was re-established and deployed

but was re-established and deployed to Italy

Avalon in St

who survived the ship wreck but would die a year later

26 mm x 33 mm

who was wounded in action at Battle of Issy

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Medal For Bravery, 4Th Class, C.1917 Newly Listed but was re-established and deployedNicholas II, 1894 1917. In silver, number impressed ""No 975948"" on the reverse, measuring 28. 3 mm, replacement ribbon, tarnishing evident on the reverse, edge nicks, bruised, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Bravery with Classes was founded by Tsar Alexander II on August 3, 1878. After the death of Tsar Alexander III, the medal was re issued around 1894 with the bust of Tsar Nicholas II. Initially, no changes were made to the Medal, but on August