Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, IV Class, to Private Makhmutov, 281st Infantry Republic of 10 mm (h - inclusive

10 mm (h - inclusive of the screw loop suspension)

34mm (w) x 47mm (h- inclusive of horizontally pierced integral suspension ball)

s fears materialized when the successful Soviet Operation Uranus

1950 to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, IV Class, to Private Makhmutov, 281st Infantry Republic of 10 mm (h - inclusive( 4 ). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, 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 438151, measures 34. 4 mm (w) x 41. 0 mm (h), weighs 10. 0 grams, minor wear and contact marks, missing ribbon, very