Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Miniature, C.1915 Auction Archive his name could be Schmitt

his name could be Schmitt

An Iron Cross Second Class 1939 - With silver frame

57 mm (w) x48

ten of the twelve badges with a screwback

with extensive material fatigue including the loss of Friedel’s photo and detachment of all interior pages from their binding consistent with wartime secretion on Friedel’s person in the field

Russia, Imperial. An Order Of St. George, Miniature, C.1915 Auction Archive his name could be Schmitt( . ). Instituted in 1769. In silver with red and white enamels, tiny characters etched on the reverse of the arm at 3 o'clock, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 16 mm (h), screwback, intact enamels, on a 33. 5 mm in diameter orange and black ribboned rosette with black cloth support, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of St. George was instituted on November 26, 1769 and awarded for meritorious military services or bravery in combat, in four grades.