Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class, c. 1915 Archive 553rd Grenadier Regiment

553rd Grenadier Regiment

Second World War Applicant for Enlistment Badge (bronze with red enamels

along with two vertical straps with black plastic buttons for attachment to suspenders

Descending from each loop is a strap constructed of slate-grey doeskin

Russia, Imperial. A Cross of St. George, IV Class, c. 1915 Archive 553rd Grenadier RegimentInstituted in 1807. In silver, obverse centre medallion shows the right facing image of Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon, reverse of the two lateral arms of the cross bears the serial number of the award 560745, reverse centre medallion shows cipher of Saint George, 41. 1 mm (h) x 34. 3 mm (w), fine condition. Footnote: The Cross of St. George award was instituted on 26 November 1807. The award was intended as a reward for undaunted