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94 - Commemorative medal of the Crimean War of 1853–1856,
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
Commemorative medal of the Crimean War of 1853–1856, in gilded bronze. The obverse features the monograms of Emperors Nicholas I and Alexander II, surmounting the years of the Crimean War: ‘1853–1854–1855–1856’. The reverse bears a quotation from the Book of Psalms: ‘In you, O Lord, we put our hope; may we never be put to shame’. Oxidation, signs of wear. With an attached ribbon of the Order of St Andrew, on a metal core. Diameter: 2.7 cm. History This medal was created on 26 August 1856 to commemorate the end of the Crimean War (1853–1856) and to mark the coronation of Alexander II.
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About the sale Russian Art – Mr G’s Collection – Part 2
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Auction time 09/17/2026 at 1:30 PM
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