Imperial Russia Russian medal of the Zemsky Army 1807 Alexander 1 A157

Weight: 11.5 g

Diameter: 29 mm

The medal "Zemsky Host" was established in 1807. Silver medals were awarded to privates who took part in the battles of the militia, gold to all officials (officers). Issued by 1812 2220 silver and 6145 gold medals.

L.S. Portrait of Emperor Alexander right. Inscription along the circumference: "ALEXANDER I. IMP. ALL-RUSSIAN. 1807".

1. Inscription: "FOR VURA AND | FATHERLAND |—|ZEMSKOY TROOP |". Around the inscription is a wreath of oak leaves intertwined at the top and bottom with a ribbon.

Medals were made of gold and silver. Worn in a buttonhole (on the chest). Warriors - on the ribbon of the Order of St. George, the officials who took part in the battles - on the ribbon of the Order of St. George, who did not participate in hostilities - on the ribbon of the Order of St. Vladimi