Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne Long Service Medal, c. 1856 certificate_of_authenticity Then they would use a

Then they would use a flashlight or some light and give us three code letters

maker marked on the reverse "GHO" (Gustav Hermann Osang)

polished mid-toned brown-coloured exterior

During the entire war

the aircraft manufacturing company started by Nevil Shute Norway (perhaps better known as the famous novelist

Russia, Imperial. An Order of St. Anne Long Service Medal, c. 1856 certificate_of_authenticity Then they would use aInstituted in 1796. Type II. Silver medal, obverse shows cross with Imperial crown, reverse shows number 490738, 31. 3 mm (h) x 23. 8 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on 12 November 1796 by Emperor Paul I and awarded to non commissioned officers and privates who had served 20 years.