Russia, Imperial. A Medal in Memory of the Finnish Diet 1863-1864, by Lea Ahlborn Auction 17th Armee

17th Armee

Ground Assault Badge - In zinc

then returning to the 21st Infantry Battalion in the field

with blue-enamelled border depicting the inscription “AL MÉRIOT EN CAMPAÑA” (“FOR MERIT IN CAMPAIGN”)

Russia, Imperial. A Medal in Memory of the Finnish Diet 1863-1864, by Lea Ahlborn Auction 17th ArmeeConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Tsar Alexander II, circumscribed by name and title in his capacity of Grand Duke of Finland, the reverse bearing a central inscription of USKOLLISUUS WAKUUS LAIN KUULIAISUUS WALTIOPIVILL 1863 1864 (LOYALTY, RELIABILITY, AND LEGALITY, PARLIAMENT 1863 1864), situated within a circular oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, the obverse engraver marked