Russia, Imperial. A Pair of Decorations for the Russo-Japanese and First World Wars

A pair of decorations, including:

1. A St. George Cross, II Class for Non-Christians, constructed of a gilded mentally alloy, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed borders, the obverse bearing a central double-headed Imperial Russian eagle, the reverse bearing an analogous eagle, the three and nine o’clock arm bearing a unit dedication of “Ж3 73М”, the six o’clock arm bearing an inscription of “2 СТЕП” indicating II Class, otherwise unmarked, measuring 34.11 mm (w) x 40.90 mm (h), weighing 8.3 grams, a wartime example in very fine condition.

2. A Medal for the Far East Naval Expedition, Silver Grade, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a raised map of the globe complete with latitude and longitude grid, bearing a pebbled route line from Russia to Japanese waters, the reverse bearing a raised anchor flanked by dates “1904-1905”, the reverse of the loop bearing a zolotnik mark of “84” indicating 875 silver content, measuring 27.66 mm (w) x 32.89 mm (h), weighing 14.7 grams, demonstrating minor pitting and edge nicks, in near extremely fine condition.