Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Of Ushakov Archive Footnote: The Legion of Honour

Footnote: The Legion of Honour was proposed by Napoleon Bonaparte with the purpose of creating a decoration that would follow the principles of equality

accompanied by its metal wreath

measuring 18 mm (w) x 22 mm (h)

9 grams (including ribbon segment)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Medal Of Ushakov Archive Footnote: The Legion of Honour( ). 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