Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The 700Th Anniversary Of The Introduction Of Christianity To Finland Auction Royal Canadian Artillery

Royal Canadian Artillery

of Freedom

as well as a hollow insertion slot retaining a functional push-button spring release

8 mm (w) x 21 mm (h) each

Instituted in 1868: in silver with blue

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The 700Th Anniversary Of The Introduction Of Christianity To Finland Auction Royal Canadian ArtilleryConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Tsar Alexander II, circumscribed by name and title in Cyrillic, the reverse bearing a central raised depiction of male and female figures kneeling on top of a rock formation set against a coastal background, flanked by a kantele, topped by a Latin Cross overlaid by a crown of thorns, in turn set against a radiant background and flanked by an inscription of LUX NOVA ET