as his wife is documented as having died in 1913
silver gilt crown with gilt having been lost overtime
with characteristic eagle suspension with an uncrowned eagle clutching a snake in talons
Footnote: William Evans was born on June 13
War Merit Cross First Class with Swords
Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, Silver Grade, C.1900 Buy Now as his wife is documentedType V. (Nicholas II, 1894 1917). In silver, 28. 5 mm, period ribbon, tarnishing evident on the obverse, contact marks, near very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Zeal was first instituted in December 1801 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I. After the death of Tsar Alexander III, the medal was re designed and issued around 1894 bearing the profile of the new sovereign, Tsar Nicolas II. It was awarded to civilians that had showed exceptional zeal in the