Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, I Class Gold Grade Archive the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “DEM VERDIENST 1914” (“FOR MERIT 1914”)

vertical needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a flat catch

and to God what belongs to God)

soiled on the interior and the exterior

reverse engraved with the inscription ""FORCE A LA LOY"" (Force to the Law) within a circular border with a snake's head

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Zeal, I Class Gold Grade Archive the reverse with an inscriptionBronze gilt, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Tsar Nicholas II, surrounded by the inscription in Russian "By the Grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russias", reverse inscribed in Russian "For Zeal", 51. 5 mm, original ribbon, scattered gilt wear, contact marks, very fine.