Lot 2216
Complete Set of the 1812-1814 Patriotic War Medals. Bronze. 65.2 mm. By A. Klepikov and A. Lyalin from Tolstoy designs. Diakov 1762-1781 (R1), Sm 371-390. Heroic bust of Alexander I left with spear and shield. Reverses: 1812 – National Militia, Battle of Borodino, Liberation of Moscow, Battles of Maly Yaroslavets, Krasny, Berezina; Napoleon’s escape beyond the Nieman, Crossing of the Emperor and army beyond border; 1813 – Liberation of Berlin, Conclusion of the Triple Alliance, Battles of Katzbach, Kulm, Leipzig; Liberation of Amsterdam, Rhine Passage; 1814 – Battles of Brienne, Arcis-sur-Aube, Fère-Champenoise; Conquest of Paris; and Restoration of Peace in Europe 1815. Attractive and very scarce set. (set of 20). Uncirculated. Estimated Value $20,000
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