Cross of St. George (Russia) - Wikipedia
The Cross of Saint George (Russian: Георгиевский крест, romanized: Georgiyevskiy krest) is a state decoration of the Russian Federation. It was initially established by Imperial Russia where it was officially known as the Decoration of the Military Order …
Orders, decorations, and medals of Russia - Wikipedia
For the military division of the Order, crossed swords are added below the crown above the two eagles' heads. On the reverse of the eagle on a white ribbon is the motto of the Order inscribed in gold letters «За веру и верность» («For faith and loyalty»). [6][3][2]
Russian & Soviet Military Medals and Awards - Identify Medals
Explore military medals and awards from Russia and USSR. Medals from The Great War, the Second World War, pre-WW1 period, post-WW2 period and interwar period.
Cross of St. George | Military Wiki | Fandom
The Cross of St. George (Russian: Георгиевский Крест) is a state decoration of the Russian Federation. It was initially established by Imperial Russia where it was officially known as the Decoration of the Military Order of St. George between 1807 and 1913.
The Cross of St. George - Russian & USSR Military Medals
The Cross of Saint George (or Георгиевский крест in Russian) is a state decoration of the Russian Federation initially established by Imperial Russia between 1807 and 1913. The award was intended as a reward for “undaunted courage” by the lower ranks (soldiers, sailors and NCOs) of the military.
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It became a Russian Imperial Order following the absorption of Poland into Russia in 1831. As a Russian Order, a black, double-headed imperial eagle with outstretched wings was added behind the red and white enameled cross with the white enameled eagle.
Ribbon of Saint George - Wikipedia
In the early 21st century, the ribbon of Saint George has come to be used as an awareness ribbon for commemorating the veterans of the Eastern Front of the Second World War (known in Russia and some post-Soviet countries as the Great Patriotic War). It is the primary symbol used in association with Victory Day.
Medals Database – The Great War (WW1) - identifymedals.com
Here are five renowned military medals awarded during World War I, each distinguished honor epitomizing bravery, sacrifice, and heroism (on both sides): The Distinguished Service Cross is the second-highest United States Army military award …
Russia, Reproductions, WW I (1914-18), Militaria, Collectibles
Order of St Stanislav Imperial Russian Reproduction - These are hand made copy of Order of St Stanislav. Late 1900's - last version before WW1. It is made of gold bullion threads on black felt. S&H 5.50 USA, 20.00 overseas.
British First World War Service Medals - Imperial War Museums
Also known as the Mons Star, the medal is a bronze star with a red, white and blue ribbon, reflecting the French Tricolore. It was issued to British forces who had served in France or Belgium from 5 August 1914 (the declaration of war) to midnight 22 November 1914 (the end of the First Battle of Ypres).