Patriotic War of 1812 Medal

[Jaybo]

Happy New Year to all,

Can anyone kindly tell me the actual difference (other than size, metal type and ribbon style) between the larger, silver combattant's Russian War of 1812 and the smaller, bronze 'cavalier' version of the same? Was it strictly involving what branch of the army that you belonged to or what? Thanks for your help.

Best regards,

Jaybo

[Nick]

Jaybo

Is it the criteria for the awards you are looking for ?

Nick

[Jaybo]

Jaybo

Is it the criteria for the awards you are looking for ?

Nick

Hello Nick,

Quite right. I know about its physical characteristics (smaller than the 28mm silver version, being approx. 22mm, bronze with St. Vladimir ribbon). What I want to know is whether the 'cavalier' version of this medal was awarded to actual CAVALRY personnel (i.e.-hussars, cossacks, etc.) who saw combat in the 1812 campaign? Or was it awarded to cilvilians with a deceptive moniker?

Thanks for your response.

Jaybo

USA

[Bear]

Hello Jaybo,

I found some info, but not sure if it will help in your search.

Look at para#21, 22, 23

Also click on the link at the top of his page for pics.

http://home.comcast.net/~markconrad/1812CARD.html

hope this helps,

barry

[Jaybo]

Hello Bear,

Thanks for that most helpful link. That seems to answer my question.

Happy New Year,

Jaybo