France (Russia). Medal 1953 - In memory of the 250th anniversary of Saint Petersburg. Medal of the Society of Lovers of Russian Military Antiquities (Association des Amateurs du Passé Militaire Russe - A.A.P.M.R). Paris mint. Av: Imperator's portrait right with circular inscription. PETRUS ALEKXIEWITZ TZAR MAG. RUSS. IMP. Rev: Eagle with scepter and sword in left paw and orb in right, inscription. MDCCIII / MCMLIII / S.PETERSBURG / DIE XVI MAI S.V. Medalier: averse - Duvivier (old die), reverse - designed by Nicholai Zaretsky (N.Z.PINX). Edge marked cornucopia 'BRONZE'. Bronze, 59 mm, 81.55 g. Mintage 250 pcs. Rare.