An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal Newly Listed scattered chipping in the enamels

scattered chipping in the enamels

attached to the Canadian Concentration Camp at Kinmel Park

It was noted that his character on being passed to the Reserve was "Bad"

Provenance: This series of Schalburg Corps insignia was acquired from the estate of the late Karl Knobloch who passed away in Ontario

An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal Newly Listed scattered chipping in the enamelsAn Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal; in bronze gilt; obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Tsar Alexander I; reverse inscribed in Russian "1812 This Glorious Year Went By, But The Heroic Deeds Then Performed Will Never Pass 1912"; measuring 27. 8 mm in diameter; loop suspension (without ribbon); light gilt wear on the obverse with moderate contact; better than very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 12,