Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Miniature, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity loop is hallmarked 875 and

loop is hallmarked 875 and with a lion

Somme 1916

having previously completed the required service (two years

USS Breton had taken part in the capture and occupation of Saipan

EM/NCO’s eagle machine embroidered in golden threads on dark blue base

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Miniature, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity loop is hallmarked 875 and( . ). Instituted in 1769. In silver with red and white enamels, tiny characters etched on the reverse of the arm at 3 o'clock, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 16 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, on a 33. 5 mm in diameter orange and black ribboned rosette with black cloth support, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. George was instituted on November 26, 1769 and awarded for meritorious military services or bravery in combat, in four grades.