Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The Capture Of Paris 1814 Auction Archive A brief but illuminating summary

A brief but illuminating summary of the trials and tribulations of the Balloonatics is to be found in the introduction to Alan Morris’ definitive history of the same title: "Perceiving their elongated brownish-grey skins the Allies eschewed the technical description of "gasbag

Quebec on August 7th

measuring 106x135mm

There are brass clips sewn in place on either side at the waist to support the belt

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The Capture Of Paris 1814 Auction Archive A brief but illuminating summaryIn silver, measuring 28. 5 mm in diameter, dark patina, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was created on August 30, 1814 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I, to commemorate the 1914 campaign and the capture of Paris on March 19, 1814.