Medallion minted to commemorate the five fallen participants of the patriotic demonstration in Warsaw on February 27, 1861.
A very rare value appearing in the trade.
Obverse: The Eye of Providence among the clouds, under it two outstretched hands, in the rim the phrase: UNDER YOUR DEFENSE WE RUN.
Reverse: Cross in a wreath of thorns, below it five crosses (corresponding to the number of slain demonstrators) legend: REMEMBER: POLYEGALS D. 27 LUTE: 1861 IN WARSAW
Silver (?), dimensions 24.5 x 17.5 mm, weight 2.56 g.
