Russia, Imperial. An Medal For The Passage To Sweden Through Torino, C.1810 United Republic of exhibiting wear and soiling)

exhibiting wear and soiling)

It is no surprise therefore than an item belonging to the Obrenović Family found its way to "Hammer Galleries" in New York (the business is still in existence today)

accompanied by it's original case of issue with champagne interior

In November 2000

Russia, Imperial. An Medal For The Passage To Sweden Through Torino, C.1810 United Republic of exhibiting wear and soiling)Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period correct replacement ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised monogram of Tsar Alexander I, the reverse with a Russian Cyrillic inscription of 1809 (FOR THE PASSAGE TO SWEDEN THROUGH TORINO 1809), unmarked, measuring 28. 92 mm in diameter, weighing 11. 5 grams, much of the reverse inscription has been rendered illegible due to material fatigue, in overall very fine condition.