Commemorative Cross for the War of 1853-1856, Cross (in bronze)

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SKU: 02.RUS.0169.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$900 USD

  • War of 1853-1856 Bronze Commemorative Bronze Cross Obverse
  • War of 1853-1856 Bronze Commemorative Bronze Cross Reverse

Estimated market value:

$900 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: ні аіі 1853-1854-1855-1856 Rev: на тя господи уповахомь, да не постьідимся во вьіки
  • Size
    58-60x101-110mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/russia/medals/russia-imperial-a-cross-to-the-clergy-for-the-war-of-1853-1856

Physical Description and Item Details


In bronze, obverse illustrating the obverse side of the Medal for the War of 1853-1856 in the centre, with the crowned conjoined cyphers of Tsar Nicholas I and Tsar Alexander II surmounted by the all-seeing eye with emanating rays, above the dates "1853-1854-1855-1856", with rays emanating from the medal itself, the four arms of the cross ornately decorated, reverse illustrating the reverse side of the Medal for the War of 1853-1856 with the inscription in Russian "We Have Set Our Hopes in Thee O Lord, Let Us Never Be Ashamed", measuring 58.5 mm (w) x 101.3 mm (h), green oxidation, contact marks, surface wear, fine.

History


This medal was instituted during the reign of Alexander II. It was conferred upon the clergy in recognition of assistance during the Crimean War.

The obverse is dated.

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