Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The War Of 1812, Bronze Grade For Civilians Archive Bolkes Welfare

Bolkes Welfare

"Small Head Version" Measuring 37mm (x56mm including crown suspension)

Eby Company of Philadelphia) and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

the eagle having just swallowed its prey

It continued to be used until 1941

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The War Of 1812, Bronze Grade For Civilians Archive Bolkes Welfare(Medal in Memory of the Patriotic War). Blackened bronze, obverse illustrating the all seeing eye emanating flaming rays above the year "1812", reverse inscribed "Not Unto Us, Not Unto Us, But In Thy Name" in Russian, 28. 2 mm, replacement ribbon, green oxidation evident on the reverse, very light contact, better than very fine. Footnote: The bronze medal version of the medal was instituted on August 30, 1814 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I, to