Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV Class, French Manufacture, c.1920 United Republic of Wheelock answered this is the

Wheelock answered this is the Second Brigade

The sunken vessel was found 233 years later in 1985 by Michael Hatcher

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

The Star of the order in silver presents a four armed Maltese cross with faceted rays and ball finials

The moisture guard bears a black ink maker’s mark of “PEKÜRO” for the firm of Peter Küpper

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. George, IV Class, French Manufacture, c.1920 United Republic of Wheelock answered this is the( 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,