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Medal bar with two St. George's Crosses:

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19th October 2022, 18:00
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1. George Cross 3rd class No. 278.
Russian Empire, private manufactory.
After 1917.
Size: 41 x 36mm.
Silver.
The central medallion is riveted. On the reverse side, on the horizontal beams, the class and number of the Cross are carved by hand.
Rusin Ivan Stepanovich, senior non-commissioned officer of the 35th Krasnoyarsk Infantry Regiment, was awarded the St. George Cross of the 3rd class No. 278. Awarded by the Commander-in-Chief of the armies of the Western Front, General of Infantry Alekseev for feats in battle on the night of 8 to 9. 12 1914 in the area of ​​​​Lodz, when, after the retirement of all officers, he took command during the battle, and thereby contributed to the successful repeling of the enemy attacks.
Patrikeev V. 2, p. four.

2) St. George's Cross 4th class No. 89067
Russian Empire, private manufactory
After 1917.
Size: 40 x 36 mm.
Silver.
The central medallion is riveted. On the reverse side, on the horizontal beams, the class and number of the Cross are carved by hand.
The original medal bar is covered with the ribbons .