Cross of Saint George discovered in Polish forest

Cross of Saint George discovered in Polish forest

An authorised metal detectorist has made the rare discovery of a Cross of Saint George in the Chełm State Forests in eastern Poland. The Cross of Military Merit of the Order of St. George was established on February 25, 1807, during the reign of Emperor Alexander I. In 1856, a four-grade classification system was introduced, and the merit was awarded as a cross worn on the Order of St. George’s ribbon on the right side of the chest. It was award…