Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Diligence and Art in Silver, c. 1899 Archive The document is machine-typed on

The document is machine-typed on thin paper and measures 204 mm x 292 mm

the obverse with a central black and white checkered applique on a red enameled background

5mm (h - inclusive of rifle suspension bar)

As he had omitted to do so under a flag of truce

Russian deserters

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Diligence and Art in Silver, c. 1899 Archive The document is machine-typed onConstructed 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.