Russia, Imperial. A Turkish War Of 1828-1829 Campaign Medal Auction Archive contracted on active service"

contracted on active service"

gilt wear on the raised "148"

with old paper backing and glue residue from old mounting

Badge in die stamped silvered brass

Russia, Imperial. A Turkish War Of 1828-1829 Campaign Medal Auction Archive contracted on active service"In 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