Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The War Of 1812, Bronze Grade For Civilians Auction Archive " on the obverse and

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these of fine quality manufacture

ranging from very fine to extremely fine

This particular buckle is illustrated in black and white on page 532 and in colour on page 650 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

The mother’s cross appears lightly worn

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For The War Of 1812, Bronze Grade For Civilians Auction Archive " on the obverse and(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