Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Hold A mint and extremely well

A mint and extremely well preserved SS Honour Dagger (Ehrendolch der SS) of outstanding workmanship by the Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stöcker & Co

2 mm (w) c 37

before returning to Camp Borden

the underside in black felt (indicating Artillery units) and incorporating a strap in black felt that is secured in place via a brass clip stamped with the maker mark in Serbian "КОВНИЦА

South Irish Horse

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Hold A mint and extremely wellConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Empress Catherine II (the Great), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing raised personifications of Mother Russia and faith, wielding a shield bearing the monogram of the Empress, in turn topped by a personification of providence, circumscribed by an inscription of (FOR THE SAVING OF FAITH AND FATHERLAND), situated above an inscription of 22 1762