An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal Newly Listed 88 mm x 139 mm

88 mm x 139 mm

Provenance: This series of Schalburg Corps insignia was acquired from the estate of the late Karl Knobloch who passed away in Ontario

scattered chipping in the enamels

so both crosses were sent to his widow

While with the CFC

An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal Newly Listed 88 mm x 139 mmAn 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 (without ribbon); light gilt wear on the obverse with moderate contact; better than very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 12,