Russia Medal the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow A72

Established in 1883. The medal "In commemoration of the consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow" was awarded according to the command of Emperor Alexander 3, architects, artists, sculptors, craftsmen, workers, suppliers, members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Office of the Moscow Governor General, policemen and ecclesiastics titles of those who took part in the completion of construction, decoration, decoration and consecration of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. 300 gold and 1000 silver medals minted. 

In July 1883, a gold medal adorned with diamonds for wearing in a buttonhole on the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called, the Moscow governor-general, chairman of the commission for the construction of the Temple, Prince V.A. Dolgorukov, was awarded.

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