World Medals, Russia, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900) and Grand Duchess Marie (1853-1920), marriage at St. Petersburg, white metal medal, 1874, by W. J. Taylor, angel supports medallic busts, vis-à-vis, rev. conjoined armorial shields, MARRIED AT ST. PETERSBURG – JANUARY 23 1874, 38mm. (Diakov -; BHM.2977, R), pierced, as issued, extremely fine and rare
Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1866), Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1893-1900); Grand Duchess Maria, the only surviving daughter of Alexander II. The wedding took place in the Palace Cathedral.