Russia, Imperial. An 1887 Table Medal For Dedication Of The Alexander Ii Monument In St. Petersburg, By Matthew Chizhov Newly Listed 1895 and placed in reserve

1895 and placed in reserve status on October 1

with embroidered numbering

extremely fine condition with minor creasing of the corners and one folding crease

the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle perched on top of a Stahlhelm

Burke was posthumously awarded the American Defense Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal

Russia, Imperial. An 1887 Table Medal For Dedication Of The Alexander Ii Monument In St. Petersburg, By Matthew Chizhov Newly Listed 1895 and placed in reserveConstructed of coppered bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and finely detailed depiction of a memorial to Tsar Alexander II constructed in the building of the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange, topped by name and title in Russian Cyrillic, situated with a semi circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a dedication circumscribed by foundation and completion dates of 14 September 1886 and 19 February 1887, the obverse marked A. Chizhov for