Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, II Class Auction wear evident on the second

wear evident on the second medal

Dated 1882 Reverse

all with the gilding intact

crossed cannons framed by three groups of three cannonballs each below the riflemen

There once was a ribbon bar above the left breast pocket

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, II Class Auction wear evident on the second( ). Instituted in 1807. In bronze gilt, the reverse number marked "No. 84" and "249" (84,249) on the arms at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively, marked with a "" (ZH) and an "" (M) on the same respective arms, along with being marked Second Class in Russian on the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 40. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, worn on a five sided ribbon, heavily soiled, the cross bears heavy gilt wear, contact marks and