Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Of Ushakov Auction Archive This was evidently fired from

This was evidently fired from a mud battery on the bend between Taku and Tongku

(Zollgrenzschutz Dolchgehänge)

minor chipping and tarnishing evident

a 1914 Emperor Franz Joseph First War commemorative badge

the division was transferred east in June to participate in Operation Barbarossa

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Of Ushakov Auction Archive This was evidently fired from( ). Instituted in 1944. In solid silver, number impressed "10498" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, incorporating the appropriate dual stands of chains overlying the lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal of Ushakov was instituted on March 3, 1944 and was awarded for personal courage during war at