Footnote: William John Prout is shown on the roll of the 28 man Bowmanville Rifle Company and is listed on page 151 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll
red cloth exterior
reverse maker marked “Deschler & Sohn
his future brother-in-law
his Great War Veterans' Association of Canada
Russia, Imperial. A Saint George Cross, Iii Class Newly Listed Footnote: William John Prout isInstituted 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