Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, IV Class GTRexclude " This would become the

" This would become the basis for Baker's citation for his Silver Star

his senior and Clara) and three younger brothers (Fred

After King Peter II and other members of the government fled the country on April 17th

the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “SIGNUM LAUDIS” (“SIGN OF PRAISE”)

There is evidence that insignia formerly pinned into the shoulder boards have been removed

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, IV Class GTRexclude " This would become the( 4 ). Instituted February 1807 by Tsar Alexander I. (1807 1917 issue). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central depiction of St. George slaying a dragon, the reverse bearing a central Cyrillic monogram of St. George ( SG), the six oclock arm bearing a grade of 4 (IV CLASS), the three and nine oclock arms bearing an award number of 162058, unmarked, measuring 34. 25 mm (w) x 40. 70 mm (h), weighing 10. 7 grams,