Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. certificate_of_authenticity Soldier's Medal (engraved "R

Soldier's Medal (engraved "R

the obverse bearing a central raised Viking longship cutting through waves

flanked on the left and right with two amrs of red

Insignia badge in silvered bronze with red and green enamels

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class. certificate_of_authenticity Soldier's Medal (engraved "RInstituted in 1807. In silver, obverse centre medallion shows the right facing image of Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon, reverse of the two lateral arms of the cross bears the serial number of the award 816370, reverse centre medallion shows cipher of Saint George, 41. 1 mm (h) x 34. 3 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Cross of St. George award was instituted on 26 November 1807. The award was intended as a reward for undaunted