Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, White Émigré Version, c. 1923 Province of China surmounted by typical of period

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silvered aluminum “HV” Heeres Verwaltung) insignia

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Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, White Émigré Version, c. 1923 Province of China surmounted by typical of period( ). 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.