Gold St. George Medal “For Bravery,” 2nd Class. The obverse...
Gold St. George Medal “For Bravery,” 2nd Class.
The obverse features a left-facing profile of Nicholas II; the reverse bears the Russian inscription “за храбрость” along with the number 2864 and the designation “2 СТЕП.” Slight wear but in good overall condition. Comes with an attached ribbon in the colors of the Order.
Russia, 1914–1917.
Diameter: 2.9 cm. Gross weight: 24.3 g.
History
On April 28, 1895, the imperial government approved the “For Bravery” medals ” with a new reverse design (created by A.F. Vasyutinsky). As before, they were intended for residents of the Empire’s border regions, as well as for individuals who distinguished themselves through heroic acts during expeditions and wars. After 1905, these medals were also awarded to noncommissioned officers and police officers for their efforts in combating the revolutionary movement. In accordance with the 1913 statutes, the four classes of the “For Bravery” medal, along with the new charter, were incorporated into the Order of St. George and renamed the St. George Medals. The numbering of the medals was reset to zero, with each class starting with the number 1. Beginning in late 1916, the medals were produced from a bronze-nickel alloy. Between 1914 and 1917, 52,515 second-class medals were struck at the Petrograd Mint. After the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II, Saint George began to be depicted on the obverse.
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Gold St. George Medal “For Bravery,” 2nd Class.
The obverse features a left-facing profile of Nicholas II; the reverse bears the Russian inscription “за храбрость” along with the number 2864 and the designation “2 СТЕП.” Slight wear but in good overall condition. Comes with an attached ribbon in the colors of the Order.
Russia, 1914–1917.
Diameter: 2.9 cm. Gross weight: 24.3 g.
History
On April 28, 1895, the imperial government approved the “For Bravery” medals ” with a new reverse design (created by A.F. Vasyutinsky). As before, they were intended for residents of the Empire’s border regions, as well as for individuals who distinguished themselves through heroic acts during expeditions and wars. After 1905, these medals were also awarded to noncommissioned officers and police officers for their efforts in combating the revolutionary movement. In accordance with the 1913 statutes, the four classes of the “For Bravery” medal, along with the new charter, were incorporated into the Order of St. George and renamed the St. George Medals. The numbering of the medals was reset to zero, with each class starting with the number 1. Beginning in late 1916, the medals were produced from a bronze-nickel alloy. Between 1914 and 1917, 52,515 second-class medals were struck at the Petrograd Mint. After the abdication of Emperor Nicholas II, Saint George began to be depicted on the obverse.
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