Description
reverse engraved: (Cortinovis Emilio CASTELNUOVO DEL CARSO 29 GENNAIO 1916) On original ribbon
After various postings in London
The dome features two cloth panels that meet in the centre
these of fine quality manufacture
it was initially assumed that this was HMS Oxley
Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The War Of 1812, Bronze Grade For Civilians Auction Archive reverse engraved: (Cortinovis Emilio CASTELNUOVO(Medal in Memory of the Patriotic War). Blackened bronze, obverse illustrating the all seeing eye emanating flaming rays above the year "1812", reverse inscribed "Not Unto Us, Not Unto Us, But In Thy Name" in Russian, 28. 2 mm, replacement ribbon, green oxidation evident on the reverse, very light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The bronze medal version of the medal was instituted on August 30, 1814 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I, to