Russia, Imperial. A Medal for Blameless Prison Guard Service
                In silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, obverse depicts central leftward-facing profile of Tsar Nicholas II circumscribed by name and title in Russian Cyrillic, ringed by stylized laurel branches, reverse with raised inscription of “ЗА БЕЗОРОЧНУЮ СЛУШБУ ВЬ ТЮРЕМНОЙ СТРАШѢ” (“For Blameless Service in the Prison Guard”) similarly ringed by stylized laurel branches, measuring 36.37 mm in diameter and weighing 25.5 grams, in extremely fine condition.

