Order of Saint George, I Class Cross

SKU: 01.RUS.0109.101.01

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  • Order of Saint George I Class Badge Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Russia
  • date of institution
    November 26, 1769
  • makers
    Albert Keibel ; Eduard ; Wilhelm Keibel; Julius Keibel; Dmitri Osipov; Nichols & Plinke; Karl Schubert; Imanuel Pannasch (all from St. Petersburg); and other Russian makers. Russian awards were also manufactured by Austrian, German, French and other European makers.
  • remarks
    Cross measures approximately 55x55mm, and is worn suspended from the sash. First class was reserved for successful Commanders-in-Chief, and was bestowed only 25 times. Recipients include General Orlov, Marshall Potemkin, also Wellington, Blucher. Value of higher-end Russian Orders varies greatly; value depends on period and quality of manufacture, and the maker; as well as value of the Russian currency and general economic situation in Russia. An extremely rare award.

History


This Order was founded by Catherine the Great. It was at first created as a purely civilian award. It was conferred upon those who served the state for at least 35 years. In addition, it was conferred upon those who had assisted during emergencies, epidemics, or famine, and those who had saved others from danger. It could also be bestowed upon the clergy and to those who had made distinguished contributions to their professions.

The non-Christian version of the badge features a medallion with the likeness of the Russian Imperial Eagle.

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Versions

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: S.G.

  • Size

    55mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    An extremely rare award.

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  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Rev: S.G.

  • Size

    55mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The center would bear Russian Imperial eagle instead of image of St. George. Not known if any awarded.

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    Gold/Enamelled

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    Rev: S.G.

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Miniatures

  • Price

    $675 USD

  • Size

    10mm

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Remarks

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