Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Newly Listed CONTRACTORS TO THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT"

CONTRACTORS TO THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT" maker's insignia

WWII Italian Fascist Militia Black Shirts Dagger - "Milizia Volontaria Per La Sicurezza Nationale"

with black threading giving definition to the wings

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Kamloops area of British Columbia

Russia, Imperial. A St. George Cross, Iii Class, C.1913 Newly Listed CONTRACTORS TO THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT"Instituted in 1807. In silver, reverse impressed "No 75" on the right arm and "421" on the left arm (No 75421), measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, light surface wear, very fine. Footnote: The St. George Cross was established in a February 1807 decree of Emperor Alexander I, intended as a reward for "undaunted courage" by the lower ranks (soldiers, sailors and NCOs) of the military. On September 10, 1916,