BADGE OF THE ORDER OF ST. GEORGE
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Third class. A gilt metal cross pattée with white enameled arms, the obverse with a depiction of St. George slaying the serpent on a pink ground. The reverse of the central medallion features white enamel with a black monogram. SG (in Cyrillic) for St. George. The badge is attached to an orange ribbon with three black stripes (Romanov colors).
- Object name:
- BADGE OF THE ORDER OF ST. GEORGE
- Made from:
- Silver gilt -- enamel -- silk ribbon
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- Before 1830
- Size:
- H. 1 1/2 in.
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 18.19
- Class:
- ORDER
- Signature marks:
- MARK; MONOGRAM two possible marks on suspension loop, very small SG
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973