Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Of Ushakov Auction Archive a 1914 Emperor Franz Joseph

a 1914 Emperor Franz Joseph First War commemorative badge

Prior to that time the SS units wore the SA design buckle

along with copies of his Medal Rolls confirming his awarding of the Queen's Sudan Medal for the Expedition to Khartoum in 1898

the division was transferred east in June to participate in Operation Barbarossa

This was evidently fired from a mud battery on the bend between Taku and Tongku

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Of Ushakov Auction Archive a 1914 Emperor Franz Joseph( ). Instituted in 1944. In solid silver, number impressed "10498" on the reverse, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, contact marks, incorporating the appropriate dual stands of chains overlying the lightly soiled original ribbon, mounted to a five sided brass suspension with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Medal of Ushakov was instituted on March 3, 1944 and was awarded for personal courage during war at