Russia, Imperial. A Cross of Saint George, IV Class, Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) certificate_of_authenticity reflecting a variety of governmental

reflecting a variety of governmental levels

(Großes Verdienstkreuz Königlich Bayerischer Haus-Ritter-Orden vom Heiligen Georg)

inscription of “GES

while “40” indicates year of production (1940)

streaking evident on the reverse

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of Saint George, IV Class, Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) certificate_of_authenticity reflecting a variety of governmental( , 3 ). Instituted February 1807 by Tsar Alexander I. A silver cross pattee, the obverse bearing Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, the reverse bears the central cypher of the saint, the reverse of the 9 and 3 o'clock arms are numbered 46557, measures 33. 8mm (w) x 41. 3 mm (h), worn on a Russian pentagonal mount with the overlaid ribbon and pin fixtures on reverse, notable contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The original cross was a sub