Imperial Military Order of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious (Order of Saint George). A rare fourth class Badge for long service awarded to officers in the Imperial Russian Navy 1816–1855. Gilt inscription on the horizontal arms indicating “18 Campaign”. 14k gold eyelet with St. Petersburg town mark and indistinct year, 56 standard. 35×35 mm. In the prescribed type IV, orange and black ribbon.
Literature: Romanov, “The Orders, Medals and History of Imperial Russia”, p. 16 and 41.
Condition report on request.
Russian + varia & furniture, 2 June 2016