Golden Weapon for Bravery
The Gold Sword for Bravery (Russian: Золотое оружие "За храбрость") was a Russian award for bravery. It was set up with two grades on 27 July 1720 by Peter the Great, reclassified as a public order in 1807 and abolished in 1917. From 1913 to 1917 it was renamed the Saint George Sword (Георгиевское оружие) and considered one of the grades of the Order of St. George.
| Golden Weapon for Bravery | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Russian Empire | |
| Type | Military order |
| Established | 7 August 1720 |
| Eligibility | Top and senior military officers |
| Awarded for | Distinction in combat |
| Statistics | |
| Total inductees | more than 13,000 |
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