Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Miniature, C.1915 Auction Archive obverse shows image and signatures

obverse shows image and signatures

ten of the twelve badges with a screwback

with extensive material fatigue including the loss of Friedel’s photo and detachment of all interior pages from their binding consistent with wartime secretion on Friedel’s person in the field

1914 until February 17th

the reverse of the handle stamped with a maker’s code of “H

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Miniature, C.1915 Auction Archive obverse shows image and signatures( . ). Instituted in 1769. In silver with red and white enamels, tiny characters etched on the reverse of the arm at 3 o'clock, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 16 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, on a 33. 5 mm in diameter orange and black ribboned rosette with black cloth support, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. George was instituted on November 26, 1769 and awarded for meritorious military services or bravery in combat, in four grades.