St. George's Cross of the 2nd degree No. 84962, railway station

Yellow metal, stamping. Excellent collector's condition. It is made in the form of an equilateral cross with an eyelet. The central round medallion of the obverse contains an image of the equestrian ancient Roman warrior, the Great Martyr George the Victorious, striking a defeated serpent into its open mouth with his spear. Reverse: in the central round medallion there is an image of a monogram consisting of two Latin letters "SG" ("SAINT GEORGE"). In the lower blade of the cross, Arabic alphabetic and Latin numeric designations are 2 STEPS. (2ND DEGREE). The Arabic numerals in the left and right blades of the cross are 84962. The impressions were obtained using a stamp. There are also abbreviations of the two Latin letters J.M. ("yellow metal") on the blades of the cross. A cross on a newly made shoe. Rare. Guarantee of authenticity.

The St. George's Cross (until 1913, the Insignia of the Military Order) was a badge of distinction from the time of the Russian Empire for awarding lower ranks, established in 1807 and ranked among the Military Order of St. George the Great Martyr and Victorious. It was the highest award for soldiers and non-commissioned officers for military merit and bravery shown against the enemy. In 1807-1856, the award had only one degree, and since March 19, 1856, it has had four degrees. By the Statute of 1913, the Insignia of the Military Order was officially renamed the St. George's Cross and the colors of the St. George ribbon were finally established (the ribbon with three black and two yellow stripes were monarchical symbols (black meant sovereignty, yellow meant spirituality), see the ribbon of the Order of St. George). From June 24, 1917, it could also be awarded to officers for feats of personal bravery by awarding a general meeting of soldiers of a unit or sailors of a ship. During the Civil War, the leaders of the White Movement continued the practice of awarding lower ranks with St. George Crosses. In 1992, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of Russia decided to restore the St. George's Cross insignia.