Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Hold the head of Mahatma Gandhi

the head of Mahatma Gandhi within a starburst at the upper left

A mint and extremely well preserved SS Honour Dagger (Ehrendolch der SS) of outstanding workmanship by the Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stöcker & Co

2 mm (w) c 37

before returning to Camp Borden

85 mm (w) x 41

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Coronation of Catherine the Great 1762, by Timofey Ivanov and Johann Waechter Hold the head of Mahatma GandhiConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Empress Catherine II (the Great), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing raised personifications of Mother Russia and faith, wielding a shield bearing the monogram of the Empress, in turn topped by a personification of providence, circumscribed by an inscription of (FOR THE SAVING OF FAITH AND FATHERLAND), situated above an inscription of 22 1762