Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Hold the underside in black felt

the underside in black felt (indicating Artillery units) and incorporating a strap in black felt that is secured in place via a brass clip stamped with the maker mark in Serbian "КОВНИЦА

85 mm (w) x 41

Albrechsten with a strength of 17 officers and 507 other ranks

Footnote: John Edgar Hoover (January 1st 1895 - May 2nd

2 mm (w) c 37

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Hold the underside in black feltConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Empress Catherine II (the Great), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing raised personifications of Mother Russia and faith, wielding a shield bearing the monogram of the Empress, in turn topped by a personification of providence, circumscribed by an inscription of (FOR THE SAVING OF FAITH AND FATHERLAND), situated above an inscription of 22 1762