Cartographic Institute - 50th Anniversary Medal, Jeton

Cartographic Institute - 50th Anniversary Medal, Jeton

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Description
This medal was commissioned in 1909, in Russia, to honor the 50th Anniversary of the A. Ilyin Cartographic Establishment. Founded in 1859, in Saint Petersburg, this was Russia's leading civilian cartography (map making) agency. This medal was presented to Grand Duke Georgiy Mikhailovich to commemorate the event.
Obverse inscription: 1859-1909 / КОЛ. В. К. ГЕОРГІЯ МИХАИЛОВИЧА (“1859-1909 / Grand Duke Georgiy Mikhailovich”).
Reverse inscription: КАРТОГРАФИЧЕСКОЕ ЗАВЕДЕНІЕ. А , ИЛЬИНА (“A. Ilyin Cartographic Establishment”).
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
medal
jeton
date made
1909
associated institution
A. Ilyin Cartographic Establishment
place made
Russia: Russia
associated place
Russia
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2.7 cm; 1 1/16 in
ID Number
NU.68.263.1092
catalog number
68.263.1092
accession number
281689
Credit Line
Willis H. du Pont
subject
Arts and Science
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Russian Coins and Jetons
Coins, Currency and Medals
Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection
Russian Jetons
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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