Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed the obverse bearing a raised

the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Wilhelm II

In white flat wire silvery thread on green wool background

The vast majority was awarded to partisans for actions during the Second World War

1957 and is awarded for meritorious services in the field of the arts and literature

Footnote: William John Prout is shown on the roll of the 28 man Bowmanville Rifle Company and is listed on page 151 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

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