Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Type I, C. 1816-1817, German-Manufactured For Prussian Troops, Rare consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5 mm (w) x 73

5 mm (w) x 73 mm (h) inclusive of its crescent moon and star suspension in silver with red enamels

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the cross guard is in the shape of a leaf with oak leaves and acorns throughout and one side bears a banner with “U

to attend the University of Toronto (1942-1943) Civil Engineering School as an Engineering Student

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Type I, C. 1816-1817, German-Manufactured For Prussian Troops, Rare consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5 mm (w) x 73( ). Instituted in 1807. In silver, unmarked, German manufactured, as awarded to Prussian troops c. 1816 1817, an excellent example, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, exhibiting light contact and spotting overall, on an original period ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Cross of St. George was instituted on February 13, 1807 and awarded for courage in battle, initially in one grade, and later, as of 1856, in four grades.