An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal certificate_of_authenticity with red backing

with red backing

Decoration

Through his assiduous work enthusiasm and his abilities

the Training Establishment at Devonport

An Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal certificate_of_authenticity with red backingAn Imperial Russian 1812 War Commemorative Medal; Bronze gilt, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Tsar Alexander I, reverse inscribed in Russian "1812 This Glorious Year Went By, But The Heroic Deeds Then Performed Will Never Pass 1912", 27. 8 mm, loop suspension, moderate gilt wear on the obverse, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted on August 12, 1912 during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II and was created