Russia, Imperial. A Medal in Memory of the Holy Coronation in Moscow 1896 Auction Syria 1941

Syria 1941

The British followed suit with their Brodie Helmet

the obverse centre presents a deep blue medallion with golden figures illustrating two senators presenting a sword to Cincinnatus standing on a green enamelled foreground

service cap

many with original signatures of high ranking officials

Russia, Imperial. A Medal in Memory of the Holy Coronation in Moscow 1896 Auction Syria 1941Constructed of a silver alloy, on loop for suspension, the obverse bearing central integrated monograms of Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra, circumscribed by Russian imperial eagles, the reverse bearing a depiction of the Dormition Cathedral in Moscow, flanked by imperial crowns, circumscribed by a dedication for the occasion of the coronation in 1896, unmarked, measuring 28. 15 mm in diameter, weighing 10. 4 grams, demonstrating some tarnishing