A RUSSIAN MEDAL FOR 100 ANNIVERSARY OF 1812 WAR
A Russian bronze medal in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the defense against Napoleon's invasion, 1812.
Engraver: A. Vasyutinsky
Obverse: the profile of Alexander I
Reverse: 1812 This glorious year has passed but the deeds committed in this year will not be forgotten 1912.
Weight: 37 oz., 10.5 g.
The Centennial celebrations included reconstruction of the battlefield at Borodino and the erection of many monuments there.
Dimensions: D: 1 1/16 in., (2.6 cm.)
Condition Report: VF
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A Russian bronze medal in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the defense against Napoleon's invasion, 1812.
Engraver: A. Vasyutinsky
Obverse: the profile of Alexander I
Reverse: 1812 This glorious year has passed but the deeds committed in this year will not be forgotten 1912.
Weight: 37 oz., 10.5 g.
The Centennial celebrations included reconstruction of the battlefield at Borodino and the erection of many monuments there.
Dimensions: D: 1 1/16 in., (2.6 cm.)
Condition Report: VF