Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed the reverse overlaid by a

the reverse overlaid by a central blue enameled shield bearing a gilt institution date of “1815”

marked "AIR MEDAL" on the lid

41 mm (w) x 24

Footnote: George Earle was born on September 16

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed the reverse overlaid by aInstituted 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