Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross Hold on a navy wool backer

on a navy wool backer

1917 after suffering heavy casualties at Vimy Ridge

85 mm (w) x 84

with the inscription “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT” (“IN MEMORY OF MY SERVICE

one marked marked "W

Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross Hold on a navy wool backerInstituted March 25, 1791. A rounded bronze cross (circa 1900 strike, for museum display purposes), the obverse inscription (For Conspicuous Bravery) and the reverse inscription 1790 (Izmail Taken 11 December 1790), measures 47. 48mm (w) x 52. 55mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 22. 9 grams, light edge marks and scratches throughout, in very fine condition. Footnote: This medal was established during the reign of Catherine the Great to