{"product_id":"russia-for-merit-to-the-fatherland-medal-1st-class-with-swords","title":"Russia For Merit to the Fatherland Medal 1st Class with Swords","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRussian Federation Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” – 1st Class with Swords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA finely detailed collector-made reproduction of the Russian Federation Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland”, 1st Class, featuring the distinctive crossed swords suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal was established in 1994 as part of the Russian Federation’s state awards system. The 1st Class is distinguished by its gold-tone finish, while the crossed swords version represents the military form associated with distinction in combat operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st Class gold-tone medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossed swords suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian double-headed eagle on the obverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cross design beneath the national emblem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse inscription: “ПОЛЬЗА, ЧЕСТЬ И СЛАВА”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral date: 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaurel branch detail on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional dark-red pentagonal ribbon suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank serial-number area\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\u003cbr\u003e\nCrossed swords: approximately 28 mm long\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is a modern collector-made reproduction intended for historical display, study, reenactment collections and militaria collecting. It is not an original Russian state-issued award and has not been officially awarded to any recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blank number field on the reverse further distinguishes this collector version from an officially numbered award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece may show very small differences in finish, assembly or ribbon construction resulting from normal production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tmedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49184657113258,"sku":"50","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7186\/3722\/files\/2H5A0760.jpg?v=1788419938","url":"https:\/\/tmedals.com\/products\/russia-for-merit-to-the-fatherland-medal-1st-class-with-swords","provider":"Tmedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}