Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross United Republic of the top right corner reads

the top right corner reads in black “Die neue Kaiseryacht Meteor”

Footnote: The Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George

of superb quality manufacture (hand assembled

A presentation case for a II Class Set of the Order of St

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 31058 of Tuesday

Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross United Republic of the top right corner readsInstituted 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