Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross Hold 85 mm (w) x 84

85 mm (w) x 84

He will watch over you and strengthen you

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

1917 after suffering heavy casualties at Vimy Ridge

It was determined at Monks Horton

Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross Hold 85 mm (w) x 84Instituted 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