A Soviet Russian Ushakov Medal; Numbered 856 GTRexclude the Wing was under shell

the Wing was under shell fire for nearly a month but despite the great difficulties caused by this constant shelling his magnificent example to all ranks kept them at work so that the airfield was never unserviceable and aircraft never ceased to operate

he was posted from Kure

the dagger measuring 346 mm in length

marked marked "SPINK & SON Ltd LONDON" on the inside lid

A Soviet Russian Ushakov Medal; Numbered 856 GTRexclude the Wing was under shellSilver, number impressed "856" on the reverse, 35. 7 mm x 41. 5 mm, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback and v shaped dual multi link chain, contact marks, better than very fine. (C: 44)