Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The War Of 1812, Silver Grade GTRexclude He was re-examined for the

He was re-examined for the "piles" he contracted the previous February

Army 12 Years Long Service medal

light crazing on the underside and on the leather tab

three bronze palms and bronze lion clasps on its original ribbon)

In high quality gray machine embroidered threading

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The War Of 1812, Silver Grade GTRexclude He was re-examined for theIn silver, measuring 28. 7 mm in diameter, replacement ribbon, with silver toning, remains near very fine. Footnote: The Medal for the War of 1812 was instituted on February 5, 1813 during the reign of Tsar Alexander I, to commemorate the end of the campaign on Russian soil against the Napoleonic forces, in two grades. The Silver Grade Medal was awarded to military personnel of all ranks, while the Bronze Grade Medal was awarded to noblemen an