Walter von Hippel was captured in May 1945 by British troops and was held until May 1948
oxidation is evident throughout in addition to significant fatigue of the ribbon
the obverse bearing a raised and rightward-facing profile of King Wilhelm II
The vast majority was awarded to partisans for actions during the Second World War
Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed Walter von Hippel was capturedInstituted March 19, 1856. A III Class cross, in silver, obverse bearing a St. George on horseback spearing a dragon, the reverse medallion bearing the cypher SG, with 3 on the 6 oclock arm, the 3 and 9 oclock arm presenting the impressed number 164346, measures 34. 4mm (w) x 41. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 11. 7 grams, suspended from loop, worn on replacement ribbon, small knocks and pitting, contact marks, lovely patina, in very fine