Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, White Émigré Version, c. 1923 Province of China some deterioration of the visor

some deterioration of the visor stitching

He joined the Royal Navy  in 1884 and received a series of promotions: Midshipman (1886)

Third Republic medals: two War Crosses 1914-1918 (Croix de Guerre) (one in silver

Footnote: this type of bravery medal was rejected as soldiers refused to wear bravery award with women’s bust on it

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, White Émigré Version, c. 1923 Province of China some deterioration of the visor( ). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central raised depiction of St. George slaying a dragon, the reverse bearing a central monogram of St. George ( for , or St. George), unmarked, measuring 35. 19 mm (w) x 40. 70 mm (h), weighing 9. 2 grams, a White migr version produced c. 1923 in near extremely fine condition.