Nicholas II, 1915 - Russian-Armenian Solidarity Medal, Large

Identifier

ANRO-469; Diakov-1584.1

Reference Description

Obverse: An ornate Armenian cross with intricate detailing, flanked by the inscription "ДА ХРАНИТЪ ГОСПОДЬ АРМЯНЪ" in Russian and "ՏԷՐ ԿԵՑՈ ՋՀԱՅՍ" in Armenian, translating to "May the Lord Protect the Armenians."

Reverse: The inscription "РУССКIЕ АРМЯНАМЪ ВЪ ГОДИНУ ИСПЫТАНIѦ 1915" in Russian and "ՌՈԻՍՔ ԱՌ ՀԱՅՍ Ի ԺԱՄՈԻ ՓՈՐՋԱՆԱՑՍ" in Armenian, translating to "Russians to Armenians in the Time of Trial, 1915." Above, the Russian double-headed eagle holds a scepter and orb, symbolizing the support of the Russian Empire.

Designed by G. Malyshev and struck at the Atelier of A. Jakar
Specifications: 33mm
Gold – R5;
Silver – R3;
Bronze – R2; 13.33g

Reference: Diakov-1584.1
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Citation

“Nicholas II, 1915 - Russian-Armenian Solidarity Medal, Large,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed February 22, 2025, http://armnumres.org/items/show/469.