Skylinechili Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I've been researching more on the Imperial Russian items I have and noticed this cross to be very early. From my understanding, they began numbering in 1809. This cross is #2606 could have been awarded between 1809-1812 would be my guess. I haven't been able to find other examples online with this low of number to compare. Looking for any opinions on the Cross and estimate value. Many thanks as always! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 That is a low number and a very early award. In the Russian state archives are lists of all recipients of the Georgskreuz, as far as I know. Perhaps you could find a way to their archives online. Otherwise there may be some older publications on this subject. Judging by the look of the ribbon, this may have been awarded to a non-Russian national, such as a Prussian. Would be very careful of that ribbon, as it is frail. 1812 – 6,783 awarded 1813 – 8,611 awarded 1814 – 9,345 awarded 1815 – 3,983 awarded 1816 – 2,682 awarded 1817 – 659 awarded 1818 – 328 awarded 1819 – 189 awarded N.B.: The war with France did not start till 1812, previous hostilities had ceased in 1807. Here is one source found, however, it is alphabetical by name, what you need is a numbered list: http://kdkv.narod.ru/92/GK-WW1.html#01 http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2014/post-6141-0-57731500-1390231141.jpg This work may be the answer - Григорович Н.И., Степанов В.С. В память столетнего юбилея Военного ордена Святого Георгия Типография Скарятина В.Д. 1869 A similar example seen under: http://gen.declercq.free.fr/phaleristique/new pages/RUSSIE.htm CROIX DE SAINT-GEORGES, DITE DE KULM, POUR PRUSSIENS Croix en argent; 33mm. Numérotée 2476 au revers. [320]. Créée le 30 août 1837, jour de l'inauguration du mémorial russe de Kulm, sur le modèle légèrement modifié de la Croix de Saint-Georges pour sous-officiers et soldats de 1807, par le tzar Nicolas I en faveur des sous-officiers prussiens survivants qui avaient participé à la bataille de Kulm (Août 1813). A la date du 29 juin 1841, 4264 croix ont été distribuées et 236 renvoyées à Saint-Pétersbourg, les titulaires étant décédés ou n'ayant pas été retrouvés. Ces derniers exemplaires furent fondus. Avers: Une croix pattée, comme la croix de Saint Georges, avec au centre, St Georges à cheval tuant le dragon. Revers: Au centre, le monogramme du saint. Sur la branche supérieure, le chiffre du tzar Alexandre I A I, sur la branche de gauche, la lettre N gravée, et sur la branche de droite, le numéro, également gravé. Ruban orange à trois raies noires, de l’ordre de Saint-Georges. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylinechili Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Thanks Fritz, I'll try to research the Recipient. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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