Medal for the Antarctic Expedition of 1819-1821, in Silver

SKU: 02.RUS.0149.101.01

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  • country
    Russia
  • date of institution
    May 4, 1819

History


This medal was created during the reign of Alexander I in commemoration of the planned Antarctic Expedition, for the vessels the East and the Peaceful.

Medals were given as gifts to prominent individuals of the areas visited by the two ships. The medals may also have been awarded to crew members.

The medal could be worn on a ribbon, or accepted as a presentation medal, without an eyelet.

The obverse inscription translates to: "Alexander the First by the Grace of God Emperor of All Russias". The reverse inscription translates to: "Sloops East and Peaceful, 1819".

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: алрксандерь первпй в м императорь всерос Rev: шлюпьі востокь и мирньій 1819 года

  • Size

    41mm

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: алрксандерь первпй в м императорь всерос Rev: шлюпьі востокь и мирньій 1819 года

  • Size

    41mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The medal could be a presentation medal, in which it came without an eyelet.

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