Russia, Imperial. Nicholas I Faithful Service Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Bronze Star (bronze

Bronze Star (bronze

Of French manufacture in silver gilt displaying a five pointed white enameled star with hand painted centre with a blue enameled surround

and that his knowledge and performance are above average

and Order of Mehdauia (silver gilt with light blue

very minor enamel flaking

Russia, Imperial. Nicholas I Faithful Service Medal consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Bronze Star (bronzeIn bronze, measuring 27. 7 mm (d), pleasing tone, a fine period striking, very fine. Footnote: This medal was struck in 1896 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nicholas I.