Medal "For immaculate service in the prison guard" with a portrait of Emperor Nicholas II.

On the Order of St. Anne ribbon (27 x 170 mm).
Russian Empire. Saint Petersburg Mint, late 19th — early 20th centuries. Medalists: front side - A.F. Vasyutinskiy, reverse side - M.Y. Gabe (without signature).
Silver.
Diameter 36.2 mm.
Weight: 25.2g.
Good condition, scratches, beautiful patina.
Smirnov - 1063. Peters - 191. Peters N II - 14. Dyakov - 1146.1. Bitkin - 1138. Rare.
Established on December 3, 1887 by order of Emperor Alexander III. The medal was awarded to all ranks of the prison guard (except for the female wardens) for flawless continuous service at their position for at least 5 years; those who then continuously served for at least 5 more years received the right to wear medals even after their dismissal from the prison guard. During the reign of Emperor Nicholas II, an average of 350-400 such medals were issued annually from the Chapter of Orders.