History

This medal was established during the reign of Catherine the Great for the capture of the fortress of Praga during the Polish campaign of 1794.

The gold cross was awarded to higher ranking officers who had not already received the Order of Saint George or the Order of Saint Vladimir.

The obverse inscription translates to: "For Efforts and Bravery". The reverse inscription translates to: "Praga Captured 24 October 1794".