Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iv Class Hold Footnote: Charles Thomas Cowell was

Footnote: Charles Thomas Cowell was one of fifteen former employees of the Post Office who were presented with the Imperial Service Medal in a ceremony conducted by Postmaster C

printed in black ink on moisture-resistant parchment

Accompanied by copies of his service records from the National Archives and a photocopy of page 573 from the book entitled "History of the King's German Legion"

the CFD is officially engraved on the reverse of the suspension bar

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iv Class Hold Footnote: Charles Thomas Cowell wasInstituted March 19, 1856. A IV Class cross, in silver, obverse bearing a St. George on horseback spearing a dragon, the reverse medallion bearing the cypher SG, with 4 on the 6 oclock arm, the 3 and 9 oclock arm presenting the impressed number 679257, measures 34. 3mm (w) x 40. 9mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 11. 3 grams, suspended from loop, worn on replacement ribbon, small knocks and contact marks, lovely patina, in very fine condition.