Russian Imperial Cross of the Order of St. George I degree soldier, copy

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Russian Imperial Cross of the Order of St. George I degree soldier, copy
High quality, accurate copy of the Original Military Award
Badge of the Order of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious, and - an award, which in 1845 gave the right to hereditary nobility. At the same time any other award allowed this right only in the preparation of highly awards. Prior to the adoption of the law the right to hereditary nobility had all orders except the owners of Polish VirtutiMilitari. In 1849 came a new regulation, according to which the first and last names were placed Knights of St. George in St. George Hall of the Kremlin Palace. In 1855 came a new addition, which made it possible to gentlemen of the fourth degree with repeated heroism in the battle to get the bow of St. George ribbon. A similar award was waiting for the Knights Cross of St. George, who served 25 years in the armed forces or conducted 18 campaigns in the Navy, and therefore also had to obtain an additional cross grade 4. Already in 1855 he was awarded the Order of excluded fourth degree of seniority, as this right was transferred to the Order of St. Vladimir. Therefore, the "George" is now again accrue to only for military merit.
Material: Brass or equivalent
Product Size: 3,42 " (8,7 cm) x 1,34 " (3,4 cm) x 0,12 " (0,3 cm)
Weight: 0,03 lb., 0,5 oz., (14 g.)
Package: a beautiful Velvet box with the ribbon.