Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Medal for Bravery, IV Class, c.1917 Republic of Manitoba and Saskatchewan Regiment

Manitoba and Saskatchewan Regiment

fire orange cloth cover

obverse centre presenting a portrait of Saint Louis surrounded by the motto LUD(OVICUS) M(AGNUS) IN(STITUIT) 1693

Constructed of heavily padded cotton black base

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Medal for Bravery, IV Class, c.1917 Republic of Manitoba and Saskatchewan RegimentInstituted 1878 by Tsar Alexander II. (Nicholas II, 1894 1917). In silver, presenting Nicholas II on the obverse, the reverse inscribed number impressed "No 369400" on the reverse, measuring 28. 23 mm (w) x 33. 59 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighing 15. 42 grams, missing ribbon, light silver wear, edge bruising, remains in better than very fine condition. Footnote: The Medal for Bravery with Classes was founded by Tsar Alexander II on August