Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed presenting as an imperial crown

presenting as an imperial crown over top of oak leaves with a central tri-colour cockade with red felt centre

oxidation is evident throughout in addition to significant fatigue of the ribbon

Footnote: William John Prout is shown on the roll of the 28 man Bowmanville Rifle Company and is listed on page 151 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Walter von Hippel was captured in May 1945 by British troops and was held until May 1948

the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Wilhelm II

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed presenting as an imperial crownInstituted March 19, 1856. A III Class cross, in silver, obverse bearing a St. George on horseback spearing a dragon, the reverse medallion bearing the cypher SG, with 3 on the 6 oclock arm, the 3 and 9 oclock arm presenting the impressed number 164346, measures 34. 4mm (w) x 41. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 11. 7 grams, suspended from loop, worn on replacement ribbon, small knocks and pitting, contact marks, lovely patina, in very fine