Commemorative Medal for the Polish Rebellion 1831 for Sale

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Commemorative Medal for the Polish Rebellion 1831 For Sale

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Commemorative Medal for the Polish Rebellion 1831:
$150.00

Commemorative Medal for the Polish Rebellion 1831. ScarceFrench bronze table medal, 50 mm in diameter, issued to pay homage to thePolish rebellion against Imperial Russia in 1830-31. The uprising began on 29November 1830 in Warsaw when young Polish officers from the military academy revolted,led by Lieutenant Piotr Wysocki. Although the insurgents achieved localsuccesses, a vastly numerically superior Imperial Russian army eventuallycrushed the rebellion. The people of France were mostly sympathetic to thePoles, and this medal was struck and sold, presumably to provide aid to thePolish people. The medal was designed byfamous French engraver, Barre. The medal would be in near extremely finecondition, except for a patch of verdigris on the reverse side at the 5 o’clockposition; there are also a couple of edge knocks at the 6 o’clock position;therefore, very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed; 14-day returnprivilege (30 days overseas), excluding postage, provided item is returned insame condition when sold. Item will be shipped USPS First Class Mail; willcombine postage for multiple purchases.