Medal for the Taking of Paris, in Silver

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SKU: 02.RUS.0148.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$550 USD

  • Taking of Paris Silver Medal Medal Obverse
  • Taking of Paris Silver Medal Medal Reverse

Estimated market value:

$550 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Rev: за взятіе парижа 19 марта 1814
  • Size
    29mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Russia, Imperial. A 1814 Capture of Paris Campaign Medal

Silver, 28.5 mm, ring removed and replaced with a hole drilled at the top, bruised, edge nicks, fine.

History


This medal was established during the reign of Alexander I in commemoration of the siege of Paris in March of 1814.

It was conferred upon officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men who assisted in the siege of Paris.

The reverse inscription translates to: "For the Taking of Paris 19 March 1814".

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