Russia, Imperial. A Silver Medal For Zeal Auction 2 mm at the base

2 mm at the base x 103 mm in height

Blennerhassett identified the "most formidable" German agent active in Berne as a man called 'Bismarck'

briefly: a Metzler’s personal journal spanning the dates of a “first trip” or travels from February to November

a worn example with heavy mothing

pin marked “1”

Russia, Imperial. A Silver Medal For Zeal Auction 2 mm at the baseConstructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a raised rightward facing profile of Tsar Alexander III, circumscribed by name and title in Russian Cyrillic, the reverse with a circular Russian Cyrillic inscription of (FOR ZEAL), unmarked, measuring 50. 57 mm in diameter, weighing 59. 8 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.