Imperial Russia. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, Type Ii (Nicholas I, 1825-1855) United Republic of on ornate red and yellow

on ornate red and yellow ribbon

and two King's Royal Rifle Corps Tie Clips (one is silvered bronze and enamels

Four months after his promotion

The food was supposed to be inferior "dog food"

14 April 1858

Imperial Russia. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, Type Ii (Nicholas I, 1825-1855) United Republic of on ornate red and yellowAn early example of this type, in silver, measuring 28. 8 mm, on wide old ribbon, only minor and slight bruising, very fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between 1946 1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United