Russia, Imperial. A Cross For The Storming Of The Fortress Of Ochakov, 1788 United Republic of attacked on every side

attacked on every side

70 mm (w) x 71

Showing age and wear

1918 in England

with a golden national eagle embossed on the exterior

Russia, Imperial. A Cross For The Storming Of The Fortress Of Ochakov, 1788 United Republic of attacked on every sideIn 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