three of the medals are affixed to a 135 mm-long zink bar with a horizontal pinback
this time to the 3rd Canadian Division Signal Company on July 26th
it was necessary to file an affidavit
1881 - November 10
Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Type I, C. 1816-1817, German-Manufactured For Prussian Troops, Rare Hold three of the medals are( ). 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.