Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Pacification of the Polish Rebellion, 1865 GTRexclude these honourary degrees were used

these honourary degrees were used again by Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia and later abolished on August 14th of the same year

worn on a full length blue and red silk sash showing light wear and creasing

framed by an open-ended wreath of maple leaves and thistles

The current Order Statutes were published in 1977

measuring 43 mm x 44 mm

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Pacification of the Polish Rebellion, 1865 GTRexclude these honourary degrees were usedInstituted January 1, 1865. In bronze, obverse bearing the Russian eagle insignia, the reverse with the inscription 1863 1864, measures 27. 9mm (w) x 33. 6 mm (h), worn on original white, orange and black five point ribbon, dark patina, multiple edge knocks and overall wear, in near very fine condition.