Medal for Usefulness, Type II, in Silver (1825, Novodel)
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SKU: 02.RUS.0136.102.01.000
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Award Medal for Usefulness. Novodel. Bronze. 68 mm. Bit H755A-B (R3). Bust of Nicholas I right / Legend: ‘ЗА ПОЛЕЗНОЕ’ – For Usefulness. Very rare. Walnut brown
This medal was awarded to citizens of the Russian Empire for "their usefulness in the fields of commerce, manufacturing and farming".
The 1846 versions features a mustached Tsar.
The obverse of this medal translates to "BY THE GRACE OF GOD NICHOLAS I EMPEROR AND AUTOCRAT OF ALL RUSSIA" and the reverse translates to "FOR USEFULNESS".
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