Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross certificate_of_authenticity likely hand made by the

likely hand made by the recipient

in yellow wool sewn on the front

Sikes was transferred from Class A back to Class AA (flying duties)

the obverse maker marked “H

Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross certificate_of_authenticity likely hand made by theInstituted 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