High-quality replica of the Imperial Russian medal “For Labour in the First General Population Census, 1897.” Obverse shows the crowned monogram of Nicholas II within a laurel wreath and the legend «ПЕРВАЯ ВСЕОБЩАЯ ПЕРЕПИСЬ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ». Reverse reads «ЗА ТРУДЫ ПО ПЕРВОЙ ВСЕОБЩЕЙ ПЕРЕПИСИ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ 1897». Mounted on the tricolor white-blue-red pentagonal ribbon with metal back plate and safety pin.
Details
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Type: Copy / Replica of the Silver Grade issue
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Diameter: 29 mm (1.14 in)
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Weight: 18.4 g (0.65 oz)
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Finish: Silver-tone with period-style patina
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Ribbon: Tricolor pentagonal mount with pin
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Condition: New, unused
Background
Instituted in 1897, the original silver medal honored clergy, officials, teachers, and volunteers who helped conduct Russia’s first empire-wide census. This faithful reproduction captures the crisp Cyrillic legends and late-Imperial style—ideal for collections, study, reenactment, or display.
Note: Modern replica for historical/collecting purposes; not a precious-metal or government-issued original.