Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the 100th Anniversary of the Patriotic War of 1812 Newly Listed and Order of the Sacred

and Order of the Sacred Treasure

Nicholson was first recommended for the BEM on July 12

as an award to Dutchmen who cooperated with his/French Regime

obverse featuring the effigy of King George VI

Constructed of iron and silver on a fixed loop and ring for suspension from a short period original ribbon

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the 100th Anniversary of the Patriotic War of 1812 Newly Listed and Order of the SacredConstructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a late period (ie. Soviet) pentagonal aluminum backer, the obverse bearing a rightward facing profile of Tsar Alexander I, the reverse bearing an inscription of , ("THIS GLORIOUS YEAR HAS PASSED BUT THE DEEDS WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN"), situated within dates 1812 1912, unmarked, measuring 27. 90 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.