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Ref: 5644 |
Russia,
Napoleonic Wars, Austro-Russian Italian Campaign 1799, General Alexander Suvorov,
gilt-bronze medal by C H Küchler. Rare,
unlisted in gilt. Obv:
draped bust right of Suvorov Rev: Roman warrior stands, extends hand to seated Italy, a defeated
French soldier kneeling to the left, ITALIA LIBERATOR above Condition: Well it’s seen better days and a child has
written Emma Jones to the right of Suworow’s bust, so priced accordingly; Diameter: 48mm Reference: Diakov 248.1 [R2],
unlisted in gilt Notes: This famous Russian general was called out of
retirement aged 70 to fight the French revolutionary army in Italy. He was
successful in driving the French out of most of Italy. Price: £85 |
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