Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross Hold An enameled white five-armed double-ended

An enameled white five-armed double-ended cross in silver gilt

rather than Hungarian nationalist

on a navy wool backer

Dom Pedro II issue

Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross Hold An enameled white five-armed double-endedInstituted 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