with sporadic oxidation visible to the base metal in addition to minor bruising of the edges
Stitched through the penultimate buttonhole is an Eastern Front Medal ribbon
crazing in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece
reverse pin marked ELKINGTON 22 REGENT ST SW
The silver grade wound badge
Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, IV Class, to Rifleman Molchanov, 4th Turkestan Rifle Regiment GTRexclude with sporadic oxidation visible to( 4 ). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central depiction of St. George slaying a dragon, the reverse bearing a central Cyrillic monogram of St. George ( SG), the six oclock arm bearing a grade of 4 (IV CLASS), the three and nine oclock arms bearing an award number of 935781, measures 34. 4 mm (w) x 41. 0 mm (h), weighs 10. 5 grams, minor wear and contact marks, missing ribbon, very