Medal for the Turkish War of 1877-1878, in Dark Bronze

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SKU: 02.RUS.0185.103.01.000

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  • Medal for the Turkish War of 1877-1878, in Dark Bronze
  • Medal for the Turkish War of 1877-1878, in Dark Bronze
  • Medal for the Turkish War of 1877-1878, in Dark Bronze
  • Medal for the Turkish War of 1877-1878, in Dark Bronze

Estimated market value:

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Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Dark Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: 1877 1878 Rev: не намь не намь а имени твоьму
  • Size
    27mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/russia/medals/an-imperial-russian-medal-for-the-turkish-war-1877-1878-bronze-grade

Physical Description and Item Details


Russia (Imperial); Bronze, 26 mm, modern ribbon, mounted to a five-sided cardboard-framed suspension, extremely fine.

Footnote: The medal was instituted on April 17, 1878 during the reign of Tsar Alexander II, to commemorate the victorious conclusion of the 1878-1879 war against Turkey.

History


This medal was established during the reign of Alexander II in commemoration of the war against Turkey. The dark bronze medal was awarded to military personnel who did not directly serve in battle.

The reverse inscription translates to: "Not Unto Us, Not Unto Us, But In Thy Name", and is a verse taken from Psalm 115.

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