Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Founding of Moscow University 1754, by Jacques-Antoine Dassier visually-hidden "X" shaped)

"X" shaped)

this armaband is rare

Along the waistline at the front is a strap on the left side

and in this role he received on 26 January 1942 the German Cross in gold

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Founding of Moscow University 1754, by Jacques-Antoine Dassier visually-hidden "X" shaped)Constructed of a silver alloy, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing bust of Empress Elizabeth, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central raised depiction of Mother Russia wielding a shield, surrounded by symbols of art and science, with a monument in the background bearing Empress Elizabeth's monogram, topped by an inscription of VA SIBI MONVMENTA PARAVIT (SHE ERECTED A NEW MONUMENT TO HERSELF), and situated above an