Russia, Imperial. A War Of 1812 Centenary Commemorative Medal, Silver Grade Newly Listed Stadler received the Knight’s Cross

Stadler received the Knight’s Cross for repelling an incursion of the Red Army during the Third Battle of Kharkov in early 1943

and with even patina from age

A bronze gilt cross

This is the first (Lviv) issue of the decoration

Russia, Imperial. A War Of 1812 Centenary Commemorative Medal, Silver Grade Newly Listed Stadler received the Knight’s CrossConstructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, obverse with raised bust of Tsar Alexander circumscribed by name and title, reverse with Romanov style imperial eagle, monograms of Tsars Alexander I and Nicholas II, and dates 1812 1912, unmarked, measuring 25. 35 mm in diameter, in very fine condition.