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Imperial Russia Medal FOR TURKISH TROOPS 1833 Nicholas I A131
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Imperial Russia Medal FOR TURKISH TROOPS 1833 Nicholas I A131
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Weight: 13 g
Diameter: ca.29 mm
Material: Brass
Medal for Turkish troops
Established in 1833, D=28 mm., silver medals, awarded to privates of the Turkish troops who were in the same camp (Gaukh-Ker-Iskelesi - "Sultan's pier") with the Russian landing detachment on the Bosphorus in 1833. 2265 copies were issued. Gold medals were awarded to generals and officers, a total of 168 gold medals were issued (including 8 decorated with diamonds for the highest ranks).
Silver, 14.21 g. Diameter 27 mm. The image is taken from the Internet catalog of the 30th auction of the company "Coins and medals".