+
-
Medal commemorating the French squadron visit to Cronstadt, 1891 and the Russian squadron visit to Toulon, 1893
Medal commemorating the French squadron visit to Cronstadt, 1891 and the Russian squadron visit to Toulon, 1893. Obverse: Russia seated, her shield at side, clasps hands in welcome with France, in helmet standing before her, left hand resting on a shild with 'R F' (Republique Française). Shipping and lighthouse in distance. Exergue: 'CRONSTADT . 1891 TOULON - PARIS . 1893.' Reverse: A palm branch and trumpet entwined with a ribbon inscribed 'FRANCE RUSSIE', resting upon a tablet hung with festoons, a star rayed above.
For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images.
Object Details
| ID: | MEC2309 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Bottée, Louis Alexandre; Pose, de |
| Places: | France |
| Events: | Visit of the French squadron to Cronstadt, 1891; Visit of the Russian fleet to Toulon, 1893 |
| Date made: | 1893 |
| People: | French Navy; Russian Navy Bottée, Louis Alexandre Pose, de |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 50 mm |