Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Zeal, Alexander III, in Silver United Republic of with the Royal Union Flag

with the Royal Union Flag in the canton and adorned with the shield of the coat-of-arms of Canada at the right

he was named Acting Bandsman Sergeant

the latter two indicating manufacture by Hans Römer

and is accompanied by a chapter of explanatory notes and biographies that go into considerable detail about the men who played the most prominent part in the defence of Rorke's Drift

An American First War Victory Medal to Submarine U

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Zeal, Alexander III, in Silver United Republic of with the Royal Union FlagIn silver, the obverse featuring a young Alexander II encircled by the text .. . , the reverse with the inscription , measures 29. 0 mm (w) x 34. 7 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), several punch marks on the obverse, dark patina around the edges and right side, near very fine condition.