Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Diligence and Art in Silver, c. 1899 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The eagle insignia measures 58

The eagle insignia measures 58 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

with pointed pockets

(Heer Cholmschild)

the inscriptions separated by sunwheel swastikas on either side

Includes: Belarus

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Diligence and Art in Silver, c. 1899 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The eagle insignia measures 58Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of Tsar Nicholas II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of (FOR DILIGENCE AND ART FROM THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE), the edge stamped with a dedication of . (2ND INTERNATIONAL POULTRY EXHIBITION), otherwise unmarked, measuring 41. 97 mm in diameter, weighing 372 grams, in extremely fine condition.