Russia, Imperial. A Turkish War Of 1828-1829 Campaign Medal Auction Archive 15th Infantry Battalion "48th Highlanders"

15th Infantry Battalion "48th Highlanders" Glengarry Badge - Large "48" version

gilt wear on the raised "148"

marked "AR MEDAL" on the lid)

(1968) (first) version

Russia, Imperial. A Turkish War Of 1828-1829 Campaign Medal Auction Archive 15th Infantry Battalion "48th Highlanders"In silver, 24. 7 mm, replacement ribbon, edge nicks, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on October 1, 1829 during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I, to commemorate the end of the 1828 1829 war against Turkey. It was awarded to all ranks of the Imperial Russian Army and Navy, who had actively participated in the Turkish War of 1828 1829. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of