with its ends sewn to the body of the tunic on the reverse
as he was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class (1942)
held in place by silver gilt pebbled buttons
with obverse centre depicting a finely enameled red medallion inscribed by FRANCISCO DE MIRANDA encircled by a laurel wreath also in silver gilt
constructed of fine twisted
Russia, Imperial. A War Of 1812 Centenary Commemorative Medal, Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity with its ends sewn toConstructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, obverse with raised bust of Tsar Alexander circumscribed by name and title, reverse with Romanov style imperial eagle, monograms of Tsars Alexander I and Nicholas II, and dates 1812 1912, unmarked, measuring 25. 35 mm in diameter, in very fine condition.