Imperial Russian Table Medals
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Empress Maria Alexandrovna Merit Medal in Silver for
Outstanding Achievements to a Graduate of a High School for
Girls ("Zhenskaya Gimnasia"), 38 mm. A very scarce 1870-80
medal from the Alexander II reign. Comes with period
attachment to wear as a badge or brooch. Fine to very fine
overall condition.
People's Medal in Memory of Events That Coincided with the
1000th Anniversary of Russia, 1862. White metal version, 28.5
mm wide. Features bas-relief portrait of Alexander II and flag
emblazoned with many key achievements of his reign such as the
liberation of peasants and improvements in national education
system. An attractive piece in very fine condition.