Russia, Imperial. An 1836 Doctor Zagorski Merit Medal, By Alexander Lyalin Auction Archive case measures 115mm (w) x

case measures 115mm (w) x 168mm (l) x 48mm (d)

Unmarked star of very good quality

with minor enamel loss and contact

bright silvery NCO’s tresse on the edges

Russia, Imperial. An 1836 Doctor Zagorski Merit Medal, By Alexander Lyalin Auction Archive case measures 115mm (w) xConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and extremely detailed depiction of a seated Asclepius clutching a laurel wreath and Bowl of Hygieia, flanked by a dog and school instruments, circumscribed by a Latin inscription to a distinguished career in medicine and dedication from St. Petersburg on 2 November 1836, the reverse bearing a lengthy Latin dedication toe Doctor Petro (Peter) Zagorski from his students, enumerating his awards and