An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal Newly Listed Gape died from Mesentric Venous

Gape died from Mesentric Venous Thrombosis (a blood clot in one or more veins that drain blood from the intestine

so both crosses were sent to his widow

88 mm x 139 mm

they had two daughters

scattered chipping in the enamels

An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal Newly Listed Gape died from Mesentric VenousAn Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal; in bronze gilt; obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Tsar Alexander I; reverse inscribed in Russian "1812 This Glorious Year Went By, But The Heroic Deeds Then Performed Will Never Pass 1912"; measuring 27. 8 mm in diameter; loop suspension (without ribbon); light gilt wear on the obverse with moderate contact; better than very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 12,