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Merchant's medal, Russia.

These medals were given to different classes of people for their efforts resisting the French invasion. This type was given to merchants. It originally had a loop on top which has been removed over the years. About 40,000 were issued so it's pretty common.
Merchant's medal, Russia. These medals were given to different classes of people for their efforts resisting the French invasion. This type was given to merchants. It originally had a loop on top which has been removed over the years. About 40,000 were issued so it's pretty common.
Europe
Exonumia Europe
1812