Russia, Imperial. A War Of 1812 Centenary Commemorative Medal, Silver Grade Archive with its black rayon backer

with its black rayon backer fully preserved

The rhomboid shaped clear moisture shield is well maker marked

Pflugbeil saw notable action on the Eastern Front

Top and bottom of the armband are bordered in bullion oak leaf motif and in white rayon piping

he was discharged from service on January 10

Russia, Imperial. A War Of 1812 Centenary Commemorative Medal, Silver Grade Archive with its black rayon backerConstructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, obverse with raised bust of Tsar Alexander circumscribed by name and title, reverse with Romanov style imperial eagle, monograms of Tsars Alexander I and Nicholas II, and dates 1812 1912, unmarked, measuring 25. 35 mm in diameter, in very fine condition.