Military Order of Saint George, Russia, from the World's Decorations series (N44) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This 1890 chromolithograph by Allen & Ginter depicts the Military Order of Saint George, a Russian military decoration awarded for bravery. The card is from the "World's Decorations" series, which was part of a larger set of trading cards given away with Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. This particular card features a detailed illustration of the cross and ribbon of the order, as well as a small image of a crown in the top left corner. The image, part of a series promoting a commercial product, exemplifies the early use of printmaking to visually communicate historical and cultural information.