Russia, Imperial. A Cross of Saint George, IV Class, Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) certificate_of_authenticity with clusters on oak leaves

with clusters on oak leaves and acorns in all four corners

streaking evident on the reverse

while “40” indicates year of production (1940)

with the last confirmed communication from him being received on 5 December 1944

the cap features a black patent leather chinstrap intact with two

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of Saint George, IV Class, Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) certificate_of_authenticity with clusters on oak leaves( , 3 ). Instituted February 1807 by Tsar Alexander I. A silver cross pattee, the obverse bearing Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, the reverse bears the central cypher of the saint, the reverse of the 9 and 3 o'clock arms are numbered 46557, measures 33. 8mm (w) x 41. 3 mm (h), worn on a Russian pentagonal mount with the overlaid ribbon and pin fixtures on reverse, notable contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The original cross was a sub