Russia, Imperial. A Turkish War Of 1828-1829 Campaign Medal Auction in gilded zink

in gilded zink

the Shore Base at Portsmouth in 1955

Footnote: This medal was issued at the 1939 New York Worlds Fair to raise money for and bring attention to the occupation of Czechoslovakia

and then with the conclusion of the war

fine quality example retaining most of its original finish

Russia, Imperial. A Turkish War Of 1828-1829 Campaign Medal Auction in gilded zinkIn silver, 24. 7 mm, replacement ribbon, edge nicks, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on October 1, 1829 during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I, to commemorate the end of the 1828 1829 war against Turkey. It was awarded to all ranks of the Imperial Russian Army and Navy, who had actively participated in the Turkish War of 1828 1829. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of