Order of Saint George, I Class Cross

SKU: 01.RUS.0109.101.01

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Attributes

country

Russia
date of institution

November 26, 1769
makers

Albert Keibel ; Eduard ; Wilhelm Keibel; Julius Keibel; Dmitri Osipov; Nichols & Plinke; Karl Schubert; Imanuel Pannasch (all from St. Petersburg); and other Russian makers. Russian awards were also manufactured by Austrian, German, French and other European makers.
remarks

Cross measures approximately 55x55mm, and is worn suspended from the sash. First class was reserved for successful Commanders-in-Chief, and was bestowed only 25 times. Recipients include General Orlov, Marshall Potemkin, also Wellington, Blucher. Value of higher-end Russian Orders varies greatly; value depends on period and quality of manufacture, and the maker; as well as value of the Russian currency and general economic situation in Russia. An extremely rare award.

History

This Order was founded by Catherine the Great. It was at first created as a purely civilian award. It was conferred upon those who served the state for at least 35 years. In addition, it was conferred upon those who had assisted during emergencies, epidemics, or famine, and those who had saved others from danger. It could also be bestowed upon the clergy and to those who had made distinguished contributions to their professions.

The non-Christian version of the badge features a medallion with the likeness of the Russian Imperial Eagle.

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Order of st. george%2c 1st class with star and sash rf 2

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