Imperial Russia. A Rare 1770 Medal For The Victory Of Chesme (Tchesme) Bay certificate_of_authenticity just before his enlistment

just before his enlistment

numbered "No 925490"

This man is only 18 1/2 years of age and has been acting as Battalion Runner since June 1915

South Africa and mother Rosa

marked "900" (silver) on the pin

Imperial Russia. A Rare 1770 Medal For The Victory Of Chesme (Tchesme) Bay certificate_of_authenticity just before his enlistment"In silver, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Catherine II (Catherine the Great) and is engraver marked below bust, reverse illustrating the Russian fleet attacking the Turkish fleet, which is in flames, during the Battle of Chesme and inscribed in Russian ""Tchesme 1770"" below, measuring 38. 7 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), with old ribbon, surface wear, fair. Footnote: The naval Battle of Chesme (Tchesme) took place on July 5 7, 1770 near and