Russia, Imperial. A Silver Medal for the Tercentenary of Luther’s 95 Theses in Finland, by Fyodor Tolstoy Auction Archive was his most successful time

was his most successful time of the war

before being discharged to Base Details at Le Havre on the 27th

and nearly 100% preserved on the reverse

there is evidence that the sword clasp is a postwar private addition

two 32nd Bruce Infantry Regiment Collar Badges

Russia, Imperial. A Silver Medal for the Tercentenary of Luther’s 95 Theses in Finland, by Fyodor Tolstoy Auction Archive was his most successful timeConstructed of silver, the obverse bearing a raised and seated Finnish Maiden resting her arm upon a shield bearing a raised coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Finland, circumscribed by an inscription of AUSPICIIS FE LIX MAGNIS (HAPPY UNDER STRONG PROTECTION), in turn flanking the monogram of Tsar Alexander I, the reverse bearing a raised female personification of faith, circumscribed by an inscription of ALABATA RECEPIT PIGNORA (SHE HAS FOUND HER