Lifesaving award

Obverse: Head of Alexander II (left) Legend: (In Russian script) 'H.M.ALEXANDER II EMPEROR AND RULER OF ALL THE RUSSIAS'. Reverse Inscription: (In Russian script) 'FOR SAVING LIFE'. Fitted with a ring and embosed bar and brooch with a mauvre ribbon edged black.

Object Details

ID: MED0676
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Lifesaving award
Display location: Not on display
People: Tsar Alexander II of Russia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 29 mm