MANNERHEIM - Military Career - The Cross of St George



	Mannerheim was awarded the 4th class decoration of the Order of St George on the 18th of December, 1914, for his merits of commanding his brigade with excellent skill and bravery when guarding the flank of the sniper brigade of the Guard.
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