Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Newly Listed Faithful Service Decoration 2nd Class

Faithful Service Decoration 2nd Class

when his horse was shot under him

including the taking of the Taku forts

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

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Newly Listed Faithful Service Decoration 2nd ClassInstituted 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,