Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, C.1900 Auction Archive He signed his Officers' Declaration

He signed his Officers' Declaration Paper as a Major

who was used to being assisted in the administration of her vast realms

with their original envelopes

maker marked with an "L" under a beaver and flanked by maple leaves (George H

the middle three awards with crossed swords clasps

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, C.1900 Auction Archive He signed his Officers' DeclarationType V. (Nicholas II, 1894 1917). In silver, 28. 5 mm, period ribbon, tarnishing evident on the obverse, contact marks, near very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Zeal was first instituted in December 1801 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I. After the death of Tsar Alexander III, the medal was re designed and issued around 1894 bearing the profile of the new sovereign, Tsar Nicolas II. It was awarded to civilians that had showed exceptional zeal in the