Rare 1799 Paul I Bronze Medal Honoring Count Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov for the Liberation of Italy from The French

ARTIFACT:

This is a Rare Paul I Bronze Medal Honoring Count Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov from 1799, by C.H. Kuchler at the Soho Mint. 48mm. The obverse features a striking 2-dimesional bust Count Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov, facing right. The reverse shows a Romanesque Soldier at center, a fallen French soldier at left, and Italia seated at right, given the hand of the soldier to help her rise to her Glory. Bold relief with reddish-brown patina over mirrored fields. This very elusive medal was issued to commemorate the victory of Russian forces, led by Suvorov, over the French, in Italy.

VINTAGE: 1799.

SIZE: Approximately 1-7/8" in diameter. 48 mm in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Bronze.

ATTACHMENT: N/A.

MARKINGS: C. H.  KUCHLER. F.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an Italian collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX19 LABGEX03/03/26

CONDITION:

10 (Mint): The medal is in mint condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.