Russian Imperial GOLD Nicholas II Medal for Bravery 2nd Cl #2966 Posthumous

Apparently UNIQUE Russian Imperial GOLD Nicholas II Medal for Bravery 2nd Class #2966 Posthumous Award to British Sailor. Awarded to British sailor Charles Newton around June-August, 1915. Stamped on the edge 5045 Cpy. Some bruising and contact marks, suspension loop is missing, but the ribbon appears to be original. London Gazette 22 June 1915. Medal of St George, 2nd Class London Gazette 25 August 1915. Charles Newton served with the 2nd Lincolns in France from 5 November 1914, and was killed in action on 22 March 1915.

He is commemorated by name in Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix. Very rare "full weight" medal, even rarer Navy award, but that's only the beginning... It's an extremely rare case of Russian Imperial GOLD Bravery medal bestowed to British sailor! And, apparently, a POSTHUMOUS AWARD!!!

Unpublished in all main historical sources instance of Nicholas II GOLD Bravery 2nd Class medal issued to foreigner posthumously! Even "regular" GOLD Bravery II Class medals awarded to foreigners were only observed on the market 3-4 times within the past 25 years. They are extremely rare, and rightfully so, hence missing from most collections. However, this medal is even more elusive, it is one of those items, which may only present itself once in collector's lifetime. The item "Russian Imperial GOLD Nicholas II Medal for Bravery 2nd Cl #2966 Posthumous" is in sale since Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Russia". The seller is "medalsmarket" and is located in Cleveland, Ohio. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, United Kingdom, China, Germany, Japan, France, Australia.

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