edged with yellow piping (master technical artisan)
original ribbon suspended from an ornate hanger with pinback
measuring 52 mm x 41 mm
insignia held in place with dual prongs
maker marked "Randal RIO" on the inside lid
United Kingdom. A Medal For Zeal, Ii Class, Silver Grade, To Seaman R. Bassett, Hms Jupiter, Rnr certificate_of_authenticity edged with yellow piping (masterType V (Tsar Nicholas II, 1894 1917). In silver, impressed "C. 3469. R. BASSETT, SEA. R. N. R. H. M. S. JUPITER." on the edge, measuring 28. 2 mm in diameter, dark patina, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, without ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: In January 1915, as the ice breaker in the White Sea had broken down, HMS Jupiter under Captain D. St. A. Wake, was sent to keep open the route to Arkhangelsk, which was so important for the supply of