Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, IV Class GTRexclude the body of the scabbard

the body of the scabbard exhibiting a small dent in the mid portion and overall surface wear

Footnote: The Order of Academic Palms was instituted August 8

After King Peter II and other members of the government fled the country on April 17th

marked "DL / H

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, IV Class GTRexclude the body of the scabbard( 4 ). Instituted February 1807 by Tsar Alexander I. (1807 1917 issue). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central depiction of St. George slaying a dragon, the reverse bearing a central Cyrillic monogram of St. George ( SG), the six oclock arm bearing a grade of 4 (IV CLASS), the three and nine oclock arms bearing an award number of 162058, unmarked, measuring 34. 25 mm (w) x 40. 70 mm (h), weighing 10. 7 grams,