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BADGE OF THE ORDER OF SAINT GEORGE

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Gold rimmed white enamel cross with equal arms. In the center, in a gold circular frame, is a medallion portraying in natural colors, the mounted figure of St. George slaying the dragon on a red enamel background. On the back of the medallion, on a field of white enamel, the initials of St. George.

Object name:
BADGE OF THE ORDER OF SAINT GEORGE
Made from:
Gold -- enamel
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
Dia. 1 5/8 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
18.159
Signature marks:
monogram Letters SG in Cyrillic (for Saint George) in enamel on reverse of the cross
Credit line:
Gift of George Dunning, 2001