Imperial Russia. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, Type Ii (Nicholas I, 1825-1855) United Republic of The food was supposed to

The food was supposed to be inferior "dog food"

the obverse with red enameled arms and a central gilded medallion bearing a black enameled Federal Republic-style German national eagle

This assignment only lasted until February 1940

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

Army Cap Badge (die-stamped blackened bronze

Imperial Russia. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, Type Ii (Nicholas I, 1825-1855) United Republic of The food was supposed toAn 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