Rare Order Medal For Diligence? WW1 Nicholas II medal
Article about: Hello everyone, I found this medal and I need opinions. I have been informing myself but most of the forums that talk about this medal are in Russian and I do not understand it well. Accordi
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Good afternoon, colleague.
Let me try to explain to you.
And so, in order, about the main thing (for understanding):
1 - there is a state coinage of medals - this is a classic, this is what you need to collect - this is a state award of the Russian Empire
2 - there are duplicate state awards - they were made at the state mint in case of loss of the original medal - it also makes sense to collect them
3 - there are medals made by large well-known private workshops (they have only 1-2 varieties) - for example, Kuchkin's firm from Moscow - are also interesting for collectors
4 - there are smaller private workshops that made piece medals for individuals (for example, if the medal was lost or broken) - such medals usually have hallmarks (nominal - i.e. the mark of a particular master) - some collectors collect such medals
5 - there are medals without hallmarks and/or in incomprehensible metal and/or with a "similar" image - this is by and large historical garbage - no one will ever be able to guarantee their originality! Yes, they can be rusty and look very worn - BUT THAT DOES NOT MAKE THEM ORIGINALS! Such medals were made for film studios, and for theaters, and simply as fakes for sale - no one knows who, when and for what purpose made these medals.
Your copy (bronze with traces of gilding) belongs to category 5 - this is definitely not a state medal. But, if this is not important to you, you can buy for modest money.
I believe this copy was made for some theater.
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