Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed Walter von Hippel was captured

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

The vast majority was awarded to partisans for actions during the Second World War

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

presenting as an imperial crown over top of oak leaves with a central tri-colour cockade with red felt centre

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed Walter von Hippel was capturedInstituted 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