Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Hold Major General Frederick D

Major General Frederick D

with three broad arrows

measuring 43 mm x 53 mm

and Breast Star: insignia in silver with red

a 1914 Bavarian Infantry Reserve badge

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iv Class, C.1913 Hold Major General Frederick DInstituted in 1807. In silver, reverse impressed "No 39" on the right arm and "344" on the left arm (No 39344), measuring 34 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, better than 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, the