Description
awarded to Hauptmann Georg Modes
His mother received the Memorial Cross and death plaque in honour of her son
measuring 49 mm x 46 mm
and interacting with locals
surmounted by the Pahlavi crown
Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Military Order of St. George of the Reunion, Knight by Right, in Gold, c.1850 visually-hidden awarded to Hauptmann Georg Modes(Real Ordine Militare di San Giorgio della Riunione). Instituted January 1st, 1819. Constructed of 18kt Gold, consisting of a red enameled cross with a laurel and oak wreath as well as crossed swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse center medallion presents a figure in Gold spearing a dragon on horseback on a white enamel field, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed Vinces in Hoc Signo, the reverse medallion presents