Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George For The Russo-Turkish War Of 1877-78, Iv Class, No. 72537, C.1877 United Republic of scattered surface wear on both

scattered surface wear on both sides near the tip

magnetic backing with a horizontal

Major von Pittel became entrenched in an increasingly rapid-fire battle at Fort Goražde

maker marked “Max Fleig

while his father was scheduled to receive his Memorial Plaque and Scroll

Russia, Imperial. A Cross Of St. George For The Russo-Turkish War Of 1877-78, Iv Class, No. 72537, C.1877 United Republic of scattered surface wear on bothA very sparse St. George Cross for the 1877 78 Russo Turkish War, consisting of a four armed cross Pattee in silver, obverse presenting an engraved figure of Saint George on the central medallion, reverse bearing royal monogram of Alexandre II on the medallion, arms are numbered 72537, with the class name on the 6 oclock arm, measuring 34. 31mm x 44. 55mm (h inclusive of the eyelet), strong toned silver, otherwise very good condition. Footnote: This