The Imperial Commemorative Medal "In Memory of the 100th Anniversary of the Great War, 1914-1918"
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The Imperial Commemorative Medal “In Memory of the 100th Anniversary of the Great War, 1914-1918” (Russian: Императорская медаль «В память 100-летия Великой войны 1914-1918 гг»), is a dynastic award instituted in 2015 by Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia, Head of the former Russian Imperial House.[1][2]
Quick Facts The Imperial Commemorative Medal “In Memory of the 100th Anniversary of the Great War, 1914-1918”Императорская медаль «В память 100-летия Великой войны 1914-1918 гг», Awarded by Head of the House of Romanov ...
The Imperial Commemorative Medal “In Memory of the 100th Anniversary of the Great War, 1914-1918” Императорская медаль «В память 100-летия Великой войны 1914-1918 гг» | |
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Awarded by Head of the House of Romanov | |
Type | Dynastic Order |
Royal house | House of Romanov |
Religious affiliation | Russian Orthodox |
Motto | Loyalty, Honor, and Self-Sacrifice are Immortal |
Awarded for | those who have made a significant contribution to the preservation of the memory of the heroic feats performed by the peoples of Russia and of allied soldiers during the WWI of 1914-1918 |
Status | Currently awarded |
Sovereign | Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia |
Ribbon of the medal |
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The award is determined for those who have made a significant contribution to the preservation of the memory of the heroic feats performed by the peoples of Russia and of allied soldiers during the World War I of 1914 - 1918.[1] Medals were issued in the number of 400 pieces.[3] The medal may exceptionally be awarded in a silver class.[4]