Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross Hold surrounded by the inscription CRUZ

surrounded by the inscription CRUZ ROJA ESPANOLA PERSEVERANCIA FORTALEZA

consisting of thirteen vertical and ten horizontal table cut stones

My oldest sister and I took over the care of the family

Sewn in place on the front peak is a machine embroidered gray Army (Heer) tropical eagle on a khaki background

A rare cloth version of the 1939 Iron Cross I Class

Russia, Imperial. A Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Cross Hold surrounded by the inscription CRUZInstituted March 25, 1791. A rounded bronze cross (circa 1900 strike, for museum display purposes), the obverse inscription (For Conspicuous Bravery) and the reverse inscription 1790 (Izmail Taken 11 December 1790), measures 47. 48mm (w) x 52. 55mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 22. 9 grams, light edge marks and scratches throughout, in very fine condition. Footnote: This medal was established during the reign of Catherine the Great to