Medal for Usefulness, Type I, in Silver, by C. Leberecht
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SKU: 02.RUS.0135.102.01.001
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Award medal for Usefulness, nd (1802). Silver. 65 mm. By Carl Leberecht. Cf.Bit H535 – unlisted in silver, Diakov 273.3 (R3), Peters 11. Uniformed bust of Alexander right, signed below / Beehive with bees flying about within wreath, ЗAПOΛEЗHOE above. Inset in the lid of a fine silver box by Faberge. “88” and workmaster’s initials “ЯA” – Hjalmar Armfelt, on inside of lid; “(kokoshnik) 88”,workmaster’s initials “ЯA” and maker’s mark “ФAБEPЖE” on inside of bottom portion of box. Very rare.
This medal was awarded to citizens for "their usefulness in the areas of commerce, manufacturing, farming and beekeeping".
The reverse of these medals feature different images representing a specific field of work.
Some medals were awarded without an eyelet.
The obverse of this medal translates to "ALEXANDER THE FIRST BY THE GRACE OF GOD EMPEROR OF ALL RUSSIAS" and the reverse translates to "FOR USEFULNESS".
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