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Nicholas I. Medal for Zeal.
Gold award medal. Signed by V. Alexeev. Integrated loop. 51 mm. 68,6 gr. R5. Some edge imperfections, otherwise XF. Diakov 451.2.
Obverse with a portrait of Nicholas I. Along the edge the inscription Б . М . НИКОЛАЙ I ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС . On the truncation the signature В . АЛЕКСѢЕВ . of the engraver V. Alexeev.
Reverse with the inscription ЗА УСЕРДЇЕ (for zeal) within smooth and cable-shaped concentric circles.
This medal was originally instituted in 1801 in recognition of loyal service. This medal was awarded to merchants, the middle-class and peasants, inhabitants of remote ethnic Russian regions, and
non-commissioned officers for services to the government.
Lit: Diakov4, 27.
Gold award medal. Signed by V. Alexeev. Integrated loop. 51 mm. 68,6 gr. R5. Some edge imperfections, otherwise XF. Diakov 451.2.
Obverse with a portrait of Nicholas I. Along the edge the inscription Б . М . НИКОЛАЙ I ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС . On the truncation the signature В . АЛЕКСѢЕВ . of the engraver V. Alexeev.
Reverse with the inscription ЗА УСЕРДЇЕ (for zeal) within smooth and cable-shaped concentric circles.
This medal was originally instituted in 1801 in recognition of loyal service. This medal was awarded to merchants, the middle-class and peasants, inhabitants of remote ethnic Russian regions, and
non-commissioned officers for services to the government.
Lit: Diakov4, 27.