Order of Saint George, III Class Cross (in gold, Napolenic era)
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SKU: 01.RUS.0109.104.01.002
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3rd class (commander's cross), earlier type from the Napoleonic wars around 1814, GOLD - enamelled, width 44 mm, weight 17.6 gr., Double donated medallions, fine enamel painting, orig. Band ring, orig. old collar section, splendid - in all parts - original commander's cross (3rd class), provenance: awarded to field marshal in 1814 - Lieutenant Ferdinand Peter Graf Hennequin de Fresnel and Curel (1762 - 1831), commanding division general in the Napoleonic campaigns in 1813 / 14, original cross 3rd class around 1814, very rare, I / II.
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 this cross features an image of the Imperial Eagle.
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