Russia, Imperial. An Medal For The Passage To Sweden Through Torino, C.1810 United Republic of It is no surprise therefore

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)

entitled "Disposition of World War II Armed Forces Dead" and "American Cemeteries"

OC Royal Winnipeg Rifles

he took part in the Battle of Britain

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

Russia, Imperial. An Medal For The Passage To Sweden Through Torino, C.1810 United Republic of It is no surprise thereforeConstructed 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.