Heritage Auctions Europe

Auction 1001  –  22 April 2022

Heritage Auctions Europe, Auction 1001

Russian Orders, Decorations and Medals

Fr, 22.04.2022, from 2:00 PM CEST
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Description

Nicholas II. For Zeal.
Gold award medal. Unsigned. Integrated loop. 30 mm. 21,1 gr. R1. Edgenick on reverse, XF. Barac 185; Diakov 1138.3; Werlich 86-87.

Obverse with a left-facing bust of Nicholas II with the inscription Б . М . НИКОЛАИ 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.

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.

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Price realized 1'300 EUR
Starting price 800 EUR
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