Russia, Imperial. A Cross For The Storming Of The Fortress Of Ochakov, 1788 Archive 35 mm x 38 mm)

35 mm x 38 mm)

64 Casualty Clearing Station on November 2nd

reverse inscribed in Russian "For the Campaigns in Central Asia in 1853-1895"

) a slightly later issue

on a standard photographic paper

Russia, Imperial. A Cross For The Storming Of The Fortress Of Ochakov, 1788 Archive 35 mm x 38 mm)In 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