Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Newly Listed the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central leftward-facing profile of Ludwig III

The pommel exhibits moderate use

Faithful Service Decoration 2nd Class

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Kamloops area of British Columbia

including the taking of the Taku forts

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Newly Listed the obverse with a centralInstituted in 1807. In silver, reverse impressed "No 75" on the right arm and "421" on the left arm (No 75421), measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, light surface wear, very fine. Footnote: The St. George Cross was established in a February 1807 decree of Emperor Alexander I, intended as a reward for "undaunted courage" by the lower ranks (soldiers, sailors and NCOs) of the military. On September 10, 1916,