Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Bravery, c. 1900 Archive Die cast in gilt metal

Die cast in gilt metal with three posts

face features German eagle centrally clutching a swastika

during life or posthumously

silvered metal with deep red enamels

the edge inscribed “Const

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Bravery, c. 1900 Archive Die cast in gilt metalInstituted in 1878. Type V (Nicholas II Issue). In silver, 28. 4 mm in diameter, replacement ribbon, light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Bravery with four classes was established during the reign of Tsar Alexander II on 3rd August 1878. After the death of Emperor Alexander III the Medal for Bravery was re issued around 1894 wearing the semblance of the new sovereign, Tsar Nicholas II.