Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Czech Manufacture, C.1920 Auction Archive The book documents each unit

The book documents each unit of the Canadian Expeditionary Force that served overseas during the First World War

the 5th Division

The sleeves cuffs present an Austrian knot of black cord

a flat facia with a centrally located faceplate constructed of die stamped steel

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Czech Manufacture, C.1920 Auction Archive The book documents each unit( , 3 ). Instituted February 1807 by Tsar Alexander I. Of Czech manufacture, in silvered bronze, a cross pattee with center presenting St. George, reverse is unmarked and unnumbered, measures 36. 5mm (w) x 42. 0mm (h), weighs 12. 4 grams, worn on original ribbon, heavily oxidized, a scarce decoration in near very fine condition.