Polish SR84 / Medal with Monogram

[SwissSilverBuff]

Helllo,

The inscription is Polish for "As a Bapitismal Souvenir".

The 84 I assume means that it was made in the Russian partition of Poland before 1918.

QUESTIONS:

1. Does the SR before the 84 refer to the work shop or silversmith or is it just an abbreviation for the Polish word for silver "srebro".

2. On the front and below, there is a stylized monogram: KJ or JK. Can anyone tell me if this is the signature of the silversmith and/or who it might be?

Thanks.

S

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[speed2401]

This is was made just after 1918 after Poland claim it's independance. SR stands for silver polish 'srebro' and 84 for 875 standard. I am sorry but the maker is unknown to me.

Regards Rad.

[Juke]

Hi,

The SR 84 was used during the period from 1915 to 1920, so after the Russians left Warsaw and before the introduction of the Polish national hallmarking system in 1 September 1920.

Regards,
Juke