Russia, Imperial. A Museum Exhibition Order of St. George, II Class Province of China incorporating a band in silvered

incorporating a band in silvered bronze that travels around the circumference near the base of the helmet

the ring measuring 22

resulting in the deaths of thirteen individuals

light blue and dark blue embroidery

Russia, Imperial. A Museum Exhibition Order of St. George, II Class Province of China incorporating a band in silvered( ). Instituted 26 November 1769 by Catherine II (the Great). A reproduction cross of the Order of St. George, depicting a cross pattee in bronze gilt with white enamels arms, a handpainted central medallion on the obverse and reverse, measures 46 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), arms of varying opaqueness, remains very fine.