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Nicholas II. For Zeal.
Silver award medal. Unsigned. Integrated loop. 30 mm. 28,6 gr. R0. XF. Barac 184; Diakov 1138.3; Werlich 86-87.
Obverse with a left-facing bust of Nicholas II with the inscription Б . М . НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС . (By the grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia).
Reverse with the inscription ЗА УСЕРДIЕ (for Zeal) and palm, laurel and oak branches tied by a ribbon on the left side of the medal.
An old mounting with the ribbon of the order of St. Stanislaus; red with white, red, white border stripes.
This medal was originally instituted in 1801. The medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men of the Army and Navy for exemplary conduct over an extended period of years. It was also awarded to merchants, farmers, and peasants for state service.
Lit: Barac4, 1460; Diakov7, 38-42 Werlich, 45-47.
Silver award medal. Unsigned. Integrated loop. 30 mm. 28,6 gr. R0. XF. Barac 184; Diakov 1138.3; Werlich 86-87.
Obverse with a left-facing bust of Nicholas II with the inscription Б . М . НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС . (By the grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia).
Reverse with the inscription ЗА УСЕРДIЕ (for Zeal) and palm, laurel and oak branches tied by a ribbon on the left side of the medal.
An old mounting with the ribbon of the order of St. Stanislaus; red with white, red, white border stripes.
This medal was originally instituted in 1801. The medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men of the Army and Navy for exemplary conduct over an extended period of years. It was also awarded to merchants, farmers, and peasants for state service.
Lit: Barac4, 1460; Diakov7, 38-42 Werlich, 45-47.