Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV Class, French Manufacture, c.1920 United Republic of Second pattern badge on blue/grey

Second pattern badge on blue/grey wool base with smooth edging

Wheelock answered this is the Second Brigade

the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “VIRTUTI” (“VIRTUE”)

with some oxidation and blunting of the tip evident

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV Class, French Manufacture, c.1920 United Republic of Second pattern badge on blue/grey( 4 ). Instituted 26 November 1769 by Catherine II (the Great). In silver gilt and enamels, a white armed cross pattee, the obverse medallion featuring a hand painted scene of St. George slaying a dragon, the reverse medallion bears a central monogram, measures 40. 5 mm (w) x 46. 2 mm (h), marked with swan punch denoting silver manufacture and importation from countries without a trading contract to France since 1893, worn on replacement ribbon,