Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, I Class Gold Grade United Republic of maroon embroidery in the void

maroon embroidery in the void of the crown with touches of red

It continued to be used until 1941

clutching a banner bearing a black-painted inscription of “WERKSCHUTZ”

with the interior virtually free of damage

northern Serbia)

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, I Class Gold Grade United Republic of maroon embroidery in the voidBronze gilt, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Tsar Nicholas II, surrounded by the inscription in Russian "By the Grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russias", reverse inscribed in Russian "For Zeal", 51. 5 mm, original ribbon, scattered gilt wear, contact marks, very fine.