Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Zeal, Type II, c. 1865 Hold 267 (document signed in pencil

267 (document signed in pencil by Oberst)

reverse with principle pin assembly

better than extremely fine condition with some fraying on the edges from storage

demonstrating minor loss of finish and sporadic surface oxidation

surrounded by the inscription "SORTI / DEVOTA / FVTVRAE / PAPI"

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Zeal, Type II, c. 1865 Hold 267 (document signed in pencil( ). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing a raised and leftward facing profile of Tsar Alexander II, circumscribed by name and title in Cyrillic script, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of (FOR ZEAL), circumscribing a central ribbed ring, the obverse engraver marked .. for R. Gannemann, measuring 28. 87 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 6 grams, demonstrating surface scratching and edge bruising, a Type II medal in