Imperial Russia Alexander I Silver Medal For Bravery & Zeal Za Khrabrost 31mm

Originally instituted in February 1804, this combined award was specifically designed to honor exceptional combat bravery, leadership, and merit under fire. It was traditionally awarded to non-commissioned officers, Cossack commanders, and paramilitary frontier forces during highly volatile early 19th-century conflicts, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Russo-Persian War, and the Russo-Turkish War. Ruler: Tsar Alexander I Youth profile portrait designed by master engraver K. Type: Breast Medal for Valor and Merit (Extremely scarce inscription variant). 31mm (Verified via caliper measurement). Weight: Standard historical range of approx. Obverse Features: Right-facing youthful bust of Emperor Alexander I surrounded by his early Imperial titles:?

Reverse Features: The multi-line high-relief Cyrillic military inscription: "??????????????????? " underscored by a classic decorative flourished bar.

Features an exquisite, untouched naturally aged deep gray and charcoal patina highlighting the fields. Displays honest, minor edge bruising and light surface wear completely consistent with actual period military or ceremonial wear. The original factory-integrated suspension loop remains completely intact and unmolested.

Please examine the high-resolution photo documentation closely to evaluate the fine details and crispness of the strike. Imperial Russian Alexander III For Bravery and Zeal medal, Za Userdie, ?????????

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