{"product_id":"russia-for-merit-to-the-fatherland-medal-1st-class-1994","title":"Russia For Merit to the Fatherland Medal 1st Class 1994","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRussian Federation Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” – 1st Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed collector-made reproduction of the Russian Federation Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland”, 1st Class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1994, the medal forms part of the modern Russian Federation awards system. The 1st Class is characterized by its gold-tone appearance and is the higher of the two classes of this medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st Class gold-tone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian double-headed eagle on the obverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cross design behind the central eagle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark-red traditional pentagonal ribbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse motto: “ПОЛЬЗА, ЧЕСТЬ И СЛАВА”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1994 establishment date in the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaurel branch decoration below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank serial-number field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApproximate Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nMedal diameter: approximately 32 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nRibbon width: approximately 24 mm\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries the traditional motto “ПОЛЬЗА, ЧЕСТЬ И СЛАВА”, commonly translated as “Benefit, Honour and Glory”, together with the year 1994 and a laurel motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a modern collector-made reproduction produced for historical collections, display, study and reenactment use. It is not an original state-issued Russian decoration and was never officially awarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse serial-number area has intentionally been left blank, helping distinguish the piece from an officially issued numbered medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tmedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49184695386282,"sku":"50","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7186\/3722\/files\/2H5A0765.jpg?v=1788420109","url":"https:\/\/tmedals.com\/products\/russia-for-merit-to-the-fatherland-medal-1st-class-1994","provider":"Tmedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}