the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Wilhelm II
presenting as an imperial crown over top of oak leaves with a central tri-colour cockade with red felt centre
The vast majority was awarded to partisans for actions during the Second World War
In white flat wire silvery thread on green wool background
Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed the obverse bearing a raisedInstituted 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