This is a little medal that based on a little online research appears to be a Russian military medal, but I don’t know how to tell if it is real or a reproduction.
I picked this up in a second hand sale in the DC area.
Approx 1 by 1 inch.
Inherited
Yes
A Russian "Silver" WW1 Order of St. George Medal, circa 1916,
the cross with circular enamel George & the Dragon panel and "TC" monogram on reverse, on an orange and black striped ribbon.
Imperial Russia's highest exclusively military order, was instituted in 1769 by Empress Catherine II in 1769 and came to be considered among the most prestigious military awards in the world, ranking just below the Order of St. Andrew the First Called. The order was awarded to officers and generals for special gallantry, such as, personally leading his troops in rout of a superior enemy force, or capturing a fortress, etc. Before membership in the Order could be granted, a candidate's case had to be investigated by a council composed of Knights of the Order.The Order of Saint George, the most prestigious military award of the Russian Empire, was instituted.
