An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal; in bronze gilt;
obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Tsar Alexander I; reverse
inscribed in Russian "1812 This Glorious Year Went By, But The Heroic
Deeds Then Performed Will Never Pass 1912"; measuring 27.8 mm in
diameter; loop suspension; moderate gilt wear on the obverse, light
contact, near extremely fine.
Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 12, 1912 during the reign
of Tsar Nicholas II and was created to commemorate the centenary of the
end of the campaign on Russian soil against the Napoleonic invaders. It
was awarded to all ranks of the military personnel who took part in the
official ceremonies in Moscow and in the parades held on the fields of
Borodino, to civilians who had actively assisted in the preparations of
the ceremony and to a wide range of officials who were present at the
festivities.
The medal comes on not original suspension device with not original St.Vladimir ribbon. Unknown workshop. Bronze, gilding.Diameter 27.9 mm. private work.
Excellent condition, purchased from Spink Auction auction 10 years ago.
A great addition to your World coin collection.
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