Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Medal for Bravery, IV Class, c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 87 mm (w) x

measuring 87 mm (w) x 107 mm (h)

and with a submarine superimposed in the center of the badge

with a wide black ribbed rayon cap band

Gold-plated bronze

Strigle is described as a foreman for a subsidiary of Hamburg-based firm G

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Medal for Bravery, IV Class, c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 87 mm (w) xInstituted 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