Imperial Russian St. George Cross 1st Class Nicholas II with Bow Ribbon

Modern brass reproduction of the Imperial Russian St. George Cross (St. George’s Cross), 1st Class / 1st Degree.

• Material: Brass (gold-tone finish)
• Bow-mounted St. George ribbon (orange/black stripes)
• Reverse: Nicholas II monogram and “1 степ.” (1st class) style marking (see photos)
• Fastening: pin-back

Condition
New reproduction, as pictured.

Important note
This is a reproduction, not an original Imperial Russian award.

Package includes: 1× brass badge with ribbon (exactly as shown).

The Cross of St. George was founded in 1807 as the Russian Empire’s highest gallantry award for enlisted men and NCOs who showed personal courage in battle. It was issued in four classes, from 4th up to 1st, and worn on the distinctive black-and-orange “St. George” ribbon, symbolizing smoke and fire of combat. After the revolution the award lapsed, but the tradition was later revived and the Cross re-entered Russia’s awards system in 1992. This piece reproduces the classic imperial design for display and study.