Russia, Imperial. A Museum Exhibition Order of St. George, II Class Republic of marked “RZM 39”

marked “RZM 39”

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN GERMANY’S DEFENCE”)

with dark patina on the frame of the cross

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with World War clasp

Russia, Imperial. A Museum Exhibition Order of St. George, II Class Republic of marked “RZM 39”( ). Instituted 26 November 1769 by Catherine II (the Great). A reproduction cross of the Order of St. George, depicting a cross pattee in bronze gilt with white enamels arms, a handpainted central medallion on the obverse and reverse, measures 46 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), arms of varying opaqueness, remains very fine.