Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, C.1900 Auction Archive Above the left pocket

Above the left pocket

on a rayon backer of the same colour

3 Clasps - MALAY PENINSULA

He signed his Officers' Declaration Paper as a Major

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, C.1900 Auction Archive Above the left pocketType 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