Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Ii Class Archive Perfect Absorbent Cotton

Perfect Absorbent Cotton

a patrol in strength sent out that afternoon

As guns had been in the open it was difficult in most places to verify damage but in one position in particular

103mm (or 4 inches) in total length

numbered "29215" on the edge

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George, Ii Class Archive Perfect Absorbent CottonInstituted March 19, 1856. Silver gilt, monogramed in Cyrllic S. G (for Saint George) on obverse, 12 oclock arm bearing 1 M, 3 oclock arm bearing 289 M, 6 oclock arm 2 CTEII and 9 o'clock arm bearing 232, reverse bearing a knight on horseback, measuring at 34. 35mm (w) x 41. 46mm (h) and weighing at 9. 7 grams, in very fine condition.