Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Iii Class, C.1917 Auction American Legion of Merit

American Legion of Merit

The date on the medal of July 17

January 11

Rotated Swastika: In stamped brass with stamped brass face plate affixed by two rivets

a Grand Duchy of Baden Military Karl Friedrich Merit Order Knight

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Iii Class, C.1917 Auction American Legion of MeritInstituted March 19, 1856. Silver cross, monogramed in Cyrllic S. G (for Saint George) on obverse, 3 oclock arm bearing 515, 6 oclock arm 3 CTEII and 9 o'clock arm bearing 232 reverse bearing a knight on horseback, measuring at 34. 28mm (w) x 41. 26mm (h) and weighing at 9. 5grams, in extremely fine condition.