An Imperial Russian Medal For The Turkish War 1877-1878, Bronze Grade certificate_of_authenticity "the troops were formed for

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First three titles are inscribed "CANADA" in an arched ribbon banner frame

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An Imperial Russian Medal For The Turkish War 1877-1878, Bronze Grade certificate_of_authenticity "the troops were formed forRussia (Imperial); Bronze, 26 mm, modern ribbon, mounted to a five sided cardboard framed suspension, extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on April 17, 1878 during the reign of Tsar Alexander II, to commemorate the victorious conclusion of the 1878 1879 war against Turkey.