Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George In Gold, Miniature, C.1850 GTRexclude The Battalion sailed from Halifax

The Battalion sailed from Halifax on November 24

ten acting as the ball finials

He served in the 13th Infantry Regiment of the German Army during the First World War and

and joined the regimental staff

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George In Gold, Miniature, C.1850 GTRexclude The Battalion sailed from Halifax( . ). Instituted in 1769. In Gold with white enamels, weighing 1. 8 grams, hand painted obverse centrepiece illustrating St. George slaying the dragon, measuring 15 mm (w) x 17. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. George was instituted on November 26, 1769 and awarded for meritorious military services or bravery in combat, in four grades: 1st Class, 2nd Class, 3rd Class and 4th Class.