Russia, Imperial. A Cross For The Storming Of The Fortress Of Ochakov Newly Listed retaining a rounded pommel nut

retaining a rounded pommel nut that screws in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity

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Orange Lodge Button with three ribbons (made by the Rippon Mfg

A HIAG (Mutual Aid Association of Former Waffen-SS Members) Tracing Service file for SS-Rottenführer Albert Böhme

Russia, Imperial. A Cross For The Storming Of The Fortress Of Ochakov Newly Listed retaining a rounded pommel nutInstituted April 14, 1789. A Storming of the Fortress of Ochakov, cross in bronze gilt (circa 1900 strike for museum purposes), a rounded cross with obverse inscription (For Service and Bravery) and reverse inscription 6 1788 (Ochakov Taken on 6 December 1788), measures 45. 3mm (w) x 50. 86mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 22. 2 grams, contact marks near edges, remains in very fine condition. Footnote: The cross and medal was created on April