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Immigrant Medal - Society of Russian military antiques The 250th anniversary of the Russian Leib Guard
1950 year| Silver | 94.55 g | 59.2 mm |
| Location | Russia |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Membership medals |
| Year | 1950 |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 94.55 g |
| Diameter | 59.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#94178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lettering:
1700
22 августа
ОСНОВАНIЕ
ЛейбЪ-Гвардiи.
Нарва
19 ноября 1700.
1950.
I B. ОБ. О. Л. Р. В. С.
Translation:
1700
22 August
Founding
Leib Guard
Narva
19 November 1700.
1950
IV. OB. O.L.R.V.S.
Edge
Lettering: 1ARGENT
Comment
The Russian Imperial Guard, officially known as the Leib Guard (Russian: Лейб-гвардия leyb-gvardiya, from German Leib "Life"; cf. Life Guards / Bodyguard) were military units serving as personal guards of the Emperor of Russia. Peter the Great founded the first such units following the Prussian practice in the 1690s, to replace the politically motivated Streltsy. The Imperial Guard subsequently increased in size and diversity to become an elite corps of all branches within the Imperial Army rather than Household troops in direct attendance on the Tsar. Numerous links were however maintained with the Imperial family and the bulk of the regiments of the Imperial Guard were stationed in and around Saint Petersburg in peacetime.© Cyrillius
