Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The 700Th Anniversary Of The Introduction Of Christianity To Finland Hold measuring 86 mm (w) x

measuring 86 mm (w) x 64 mm (h)

when one exchanged a few words with Their Imperial Majesties

flanked by rostral columns and with boats visible in harbour

and date letter for 1954 (M)

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The 700Th Anniversary Of The Introduction Of Christianity To Finland Hold measuring 86 mm (w) xConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Tsar Alexander II, circumscribed by name and title in Cyrillic, the reverse bearing a central raised depiction of male and female figures kneeling on top of a rock formation set against a coastal background, flanked by a kantele, topped by a Latin Cross overlaid by a crown of thorns, in turn set against a radiant background and flanked by an inscription of LUX NOVA ET