Imperial Russia St. George Cross 2nd Class – Brass Replica w/ Ribbon A169

High-quality brass replica of the Imperial Russian Cross of St. George, 2nd Class. A169
• Material: solid brass (no gilt plating)
• Obverse: St. George slaying the dragon
• Reverse: imperial cypher and “2 степ.” (2nd Class)
• Ribbon: traditional black-orange St. George ribbon, mounted as shown
• Condition: new; made for collectors, display, film/reenactment
• Not an original period piece.

History

The Cross of St. George was founded in 1807 as the Russian Empire’s highest gallantry award for enlisted men and NCOs who showed personal courage in battle. It was issued in four classes, from 4th up to 1st, and worn on the distinctive black-and-orange “St. George” ribbon, symbolizing smoke and fire of combat. After the revolution the award lapsed, but the tradition was later revived and the Cross re-entered Russia’s awards system in 1992. This piece reproduces the classic imperial design for display and study.