Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Command of Peter I at Bornholm 1716 United Republic of a World Airways Cap Badge)

a World Airways Cap Badge)

measuring 112 mm (l) x 47 mm (h)

the Victoria Cross printed in bronze and violet raised inks

The boards are each held in place by a pebbled magnetic metal button on the inner edge and with a reverse strap meeting an integrated loop set into the tunic on the outer edge

crazing and chipping evident in multiple locations on the white enamels on the arms on both sides

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Command of Peter I at Bornholm 1716 United Republic of a World Airways Cap Badge)Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse bearing a pedestal topped by a bust of Tsar Peter I (the Great), overlaid by a plaque defaced by an inscription of (PETER THE GREAT OF ALL THE RUSSIAS), flanked by standard flags, and situated above a date of 1716, the reverse bearing a raised depiction of Poseidon, circumscribed by an inscription of (RULES FOUR AT BORNHOLM), unmarked, measuring 53. 88 mm in diameter, weighing 68. 4 grams, demonstrating loss