Imperial Russia Russian Police Medal

[bengullion]

Hi

I came across this medal and I would like to know a little bit more about it I presume it is an Imperial Police medal ?

Thanks

[Chuck In Oregon]

Isn't this something like "For Faultless Service in the Police?" I think this is the one illustrated in Avers 5, #73. A police/militia collector will have to chip in with the requirements.

Chuck

[GeorgeCL]

Blameless Service in the Police.

silver medal awarded to police and firemen who served for no less than 5 yrs in an exemplary manner.

city police or fire depts., or for 10 yrs in rural areas.

Recipient had the right to wear this medal following retirement only if he had served at least 10 yrs.

reverse should read "the grace of god (emperiors name)emperor and autocrat of all the russias."

Should be mounted on the St Anne ribbon, your pic shows St George ribbon.

george

Edited December 5, 2005 by georgecl

[bengullion]

Thanks for the information it is most useful.

[HuliganRS]

I would check if it sounds like a silver dollar when you flip it.

These are widely faked now across the pond.

Rusty.

[GeorgeCL]

Good point Rusty,

Lots of fakes out there now..

George