Russia, Imperial. A Cross For The Storming Of The Fortress Of Ochakov, 1788 United Republic of with a golden national eagle

with a golden national eagle embossed on the exterior

The Exposition Universelle of 1889 was a World's Fair held in Paris

Showing age and wear

as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on October 14

70 mm (w) x 71

Russia, Imperial. A Cross For The Storming Of The Fortress Of Ochakov, 1788 United Republic of with a golden national eagleIn bronze gilt, obverse inscriptions in Russian on both sides, obverse inscribed "For Service and Bravery", reverse inscribed "Ochakov Taken on 6 December 1788", measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 50. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The cross and medal was created on April 14, 1789 during the reign of Empress Catherine II, to commemorate the storming of the Turkish fortress of Ochakov. The Gold Grade Cross was