Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The Capture Of Paris, C.1814 Hold in stamped blackened bronze

in stamped blackened bronze

In silvered fine zinc

after the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was ousted

on original ribbon with pinback)

He was the only war correspondent to ever receive the Knight’s Cross

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The Capture Of Paris, C.1814 Hold in stamped blackened bronzeIn toned silver, measuring 28. 8 mm, on old replacement ribbon and later added suspenion ring, minor contact, very fine. Footnote: The medal was created on August 30, 1814 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I, to commemorate the 1914 campaign and the capture of Paris on March 19, 1814. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr. Goodwin between