demonstrating minor loss of finish and sporadic surface oxidation
The ammunition dump and about 85% of the supplies stored on the island were destroyed by Japanese bombers
awarded on 24 September 1919 and issued on 30 September
Austrian maker marked "JOHANN SCHWERTNER WIEN" on the reverse cartouche
common among the Gebirgsjger units (with a metal Gebirgsjger edelweiss sewn on the left side of the cap)
Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Zeal, Type II, c. 1865 Hold demonstrating minor loss of finish( ). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of Tsar Alexander II, circumscribed by name and title in Cyrillic script, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of (FOR ZEAL), circumscribing a central ribbed ring, the obverse engraver marked .. for R. Gannemann, measuring 28. 87 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 6 grams, demonstrating surface scratching and edge bruising, a Type II medal in