Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Iii Class, C.1917 Buy Now accompanied by a miniature stick

accompanied by a miniature stick pin

It remained the highest Order of Chivalry conferred by the Monarchy until it was permanently discontinued in 1830

in silvered bronze (silver mostly worn off)

measuring 93 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

superimposed over a circle divided into sixths

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Iii Class, C.1917 Buy Now accompanied by a miniature stickInstituted 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.