Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, II Class Archive constructed of a blue-grey cotton

constructed of a blue-grey cotton twill

He died on August 25

There was apparently no opportunity for any of the crew to bale out

45 mm x 105 mm each

in silver threading inscribed with the "DAI DONG & Co

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, II Class Archive constructed of a blue-grey cotton( ). Instituted in 1807. In bronze gilt, the reverse number marked "No. 84" and "249" (84,249) on the arms at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock respectively, marked with a "" (ZH) and an "" (M) on the same respective arms, along with being marked Second Class in Russian on the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 40. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, worn on a five sided ribbon, heavily soiled, the cross bears heavy gilt wear, contact marks and