Russia, Soviet Union. An Ushakov Medal, Number 5543 Republic of and 5th Class

and 5th Class

and bearing a hand-embroidered gull and oak wreath of identical construction

Instituted in 1881 by King Alexander I

including a Kyffhäuserbund 25-year membership pin

Russia, Soviet Union. An Ushakov Medal, Number 5543 Republic of and 5th ClassInstituted March 4, 1944. In silver, bearing a portrait of Ushakov and the inscription on the obverse, reverse impressed 5543, worn on a five point ribbon with chain accoutrement, measures 35. 81 mm (w) x 48. 60 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 47. 27 grams, wear to ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Ushakov Medal was established by a decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on March 3, 1944 and named after