Imperial Russian Medal – Alexander I “For Love for the Fatherland” 1812 – Replica A81

Imperial Russian Medal – Alexander I “For Love for the Fatherland” 1812 – Replica A81

• Material: Brass (modern reproduction)

• Weight: approx. 13.5 g (0.48 oz)

• Diameter: approx. 29 mm (1.14 in)

This is a modern replica medal, inspired by the “For Love for the Fatherland” medal of 1812, established by Emperor Alexander I on February 9, 1813. The original medal was a rare one-time award given to selected peasants of the Moscow province who took part in the partisan movement during the Patriotic War of 1812.

• Obverse: Right-facing bust of Alexander I with inscription “Alexander I Imp. Vseross.”

• Reverse: Within an oak wreath, a five-line inscription: “For the Love of the Fatherland 1812.”

• The original medals were made in silver and worn on the chest with a Vladimir moiré ribbon.

Because only 25 medals were awarded, originals are considered extremely rare and are preserved today in the State Historical Museum (Moscow) and the State Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg).

⚠️ Note: This item is a reproduction for collectors, reenactors, history enthusiasts, and educational display purposes only. It is not an original early 19th-century medal.