Russia, Imperial. A Tsar Alexander III Commemorative Medal in Silver Hold above a stamped issue number

above a stamped issue number of “1828”

with the grips covered in a black pebbled leather

the reverse demonstrating evidence of the removal of a pinback apparatus

sticker residue evident on the lid

Russia, Imperial. A Tsar Alexander III Commemorative Medal in Silver Hold above a stamped issue numberConstructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal black wool backer, the obverse bearing a rightward facing profile of Tsar Alexander III, flanked by name and a laurel branch, the reverse bearing dates 1881 1894, situated above a Latin Cross and topped by a crown, unmarked, measuring 27. 78 mm in diameter, weighing 14. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.