RUSSIAN COINS AND MEDALS, Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Russian Numismatic Society Medals, Pair of Charity Medals. Silver and Bronze. 33 mm. By the firm of Auguste Jacquard, St. Petersburg, engraved by G. Malyshev. The Russian Soldier, Pride of Russia, 1915. Diakov 1585.1 (R1), JRNS No. 57, Summer 1995, p.57; Sm--. Bust of soldier ¾ r. wearing overcoat and fur hat / Within wreath four-line legend, dates 1914-1915 and P.O.H. (Russian Numismatic Society) below. Extremely fine (Lot of 2)
Ten percent of the gross receipts for the sale of "The Russian Soldier" medals went to the St. Eugenia Community and the rest to the Red Cross.
Estimate: $400