ORIGINAL IMPERIAL RUSSIAN COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL — 1912
100th Anniversary of the Patriotic War of 1812
An authentic Imperial Russian commemorative medal issued in 1912 during the reign of Emperor Nicholas II to commemorate the centenary of the Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon.
The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Emperor Alexander I.
The reverse bears a commemorative inscription in old Russian orthography, together with the dates 1812 and 1912.
Specifications:
Country: Russian Empire
Year: 1912
Material: Presumed bronze
Diameter: 28 mm
Weight: 11.5 g
Obverse: Emperor Alexander I
Reference: Diakov 1527.3 (medal type)
Authenticity and condition:
The medal has been confirmed as authentic.
It shows age-related wear, natural surface patina, minor scratches and signs of handling. Please examine the detailed photographs for its actual condition.
The medal is mounted on a black and red St. Vladimir-style ribbon with a pentagonal suspension.
The ribbon and suspension mounting may be later replacements and are not guaranteed to be original to the medal.
The connecting ring is closed and has not been opened or altered by the seller.
The exact die variety and mint attribution have not been independently established.
An attractive historical collectible from the final years of Imperial Russia.
