France Silver Medal French Squadron visit to Cronstadt in 1891 & Russian to Toulon in 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. Silver, 48.5mm. Condition II.