Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Diligence and Art in Silver, c. 1899 Buy Now string fed through the die-hole

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and Cross for Important Military Operations (Ereteken voor Belangrijke Krijgsbedrijven) AKA Expedition Cross (Expeditiekruis)

and retains almost all of its original gilt finish

named to Ankerstein as a Schütze of 8

laurel wreath surrounds the voided centre

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Diligence and Art in Silver, c. 1899 Buy Now string fed through the die-holeConstructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of Tsar Nicholas II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of (FOR DILIGENCE AND ART FROM THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE), the edge stamped with a dedication of . (2ND INTERNATIONAL POULTRY EXHIBITION), otherwise unmarked, measuring 41. 97 mm in diameter, weighing 372 grams, in extremely fine condition.