Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Medal for Bravery, IV Class Republic of Gheorghiu-Dej did not amend repressive

Gheorghiu-Dej did not amend repressive policies (such as the works employing penal labour on the Danube-Black Sea Canal - a Stalinist Gulag-type decision which he had countersigned)

He is buried in Queant Communal Cemetery

Suspended from original triangular ribbon

36 mm x 47

the reverse features a central screwpost with plate and screwback with dual rings

Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Medal for Bravery, IV Class Republic of Gheorghiu-Dej did not amend repressiveInstituted 1878 by Tsar Alexander II. (Nicholas II, 1894 1917). In silver, presenting Nicholas II on the obverse, the reverse inscribed number impressed "No 314966" and 4th Class on the reverse, measuring 28. 19 mm (w) x 32. 95 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), missing ribbon, light silver wear, edge bruising, remains in better than very fine condition. Footnote: The Medal for Bravery with Classes was founded by Tsar Alexander II on August 3, 1878.