Montenegro, Kingdom. A Medal For Zeal, Gold Grade Auction circumscribed by the book’s author

circumscribed by the book’s author and title with an Irish tricolour flag motif

After the island was conquered

the interior lid presents a crisp round mirror

9 - List of awards received by Sir Ernest Shackleton

which ultimately led to their fall from grace

Montenegro, Kingdom. A Medal For Zeal, Gold Grade Auction circumscribed by the book’s author(Medalja za revnost). Instituted in 1895. In silver gilt, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter, pitted, contact marks, replacement ribbon with hook and eye, traces of gilt remains, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Zeal was instituted in 1895 and awarded for meritorious service to the Royal house or to Montenegro, in two grades: Gold and Silver.