Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Province of China Armband is approximately 13cm (or

Armband is approximately 13cm (or 5 inches) tall

A Coronation Medal

containing a grouping of coloured postcards presenting illustrations of various military scenes

the dragon lays on a heavily textured gilt rock

measuring 75 mm (w) x 83 mm (h))

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Province of China Armband is approximately 13cm (orConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Empress Catherine II (the Great), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing raised personifications of Mother Russia and faith, wielding a shield bearing the monogram of the Empress, in turn topped by a personification of providence, circumscribed by an inscription of (FOR THE SAVING OF FAITH AND FATHERLAND), situated above an inscription of 22 1762