Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Restoration of the Winter Palace in Bronze, by Heinrich Gube Auction Archive (Bild mit Unterschrift)

(Bild mit Unterschrift)

The list of countries covered include: Argentina

a scarce German-made example in better than very fine condition

Bruce Catton

stamped with “Artillerie-Regiment 6

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Restoration of the Winter Palace in Bronze, by Heinrich Gube Auction Archive (Bild mit Unterschrift)Constructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised monogram of Tsar Nicholas I, topped by an inscription of (IN GRATITUDE), the reverse bearing a central raised depiction of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, circumscribed by dedications commemorating its 1838 restoration following a devastating fire in the previous year, the reverse marked with the dedication of engraver Heinrich Gube, St. Petersburg, measuring 34. 07 mm in diameter, weighing 21.