Order of Saint George, IV Class Cross (Émigré)
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SKU: 01.RUS.0109.105.01.003
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Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV Class, Émigré Version, c.1925
(Императорский Военный Орден Св. Великомученика Победоносца и Чудотворца Георгия). Instituted in 1769. Of French manufacture, in bronze gilt with red and white enamels, French-made, measuring 38 mm (w) x 42.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, oxidation evident on the St. George insignia on the obverse centrepiece, greening present on the white enamelled arms on both sides, fine.
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-Christians version of this badge features the image of the Imperial Eagle.
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