Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed 1957 and is awarded for

1957 and is awarded for meritorious services in the field of the arts and literature

Footnote: William John Prout is shown on the roll of the 28 man Bowmanville Rifle Company and is listed on page 151 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Wilhelm II

red cloth exterior

Walter von Hippel was captured in May 1945 by British troops and was held until May 1948

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed 1957 and is awarded forInstituted March 19, 1856. A III Class cross, in silver, obverse bearing a St. George on horseback spearing a dragon, the reverse medallion bearing the cypher SG, with 3 on the 6 oclock arm, the 3 and 9 oclock arm presenting the impressed number 164346, measures 34. 4mm (w) x 41. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 11. 7 grams, suspended from loop, worn on replacement ribbon, small knocks and pitting, contact marks, lovely patina, in very fine