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Medal - Alexander III Medal by the Nikolaevskaya Engineering Academy

Location Russian Empire
Year 1893
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Reference(s) Diakov#1078.2 , Smirn#1081/b
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Obverse script Cyrillic
Obverse lettering Б.М. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ III ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС. АГ
(Translation: By God's grace Alexander III Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia AG)
Reverse description The reverse depicts Minerva, shown standing in classical robes and a plumed helmet, placing a wreath upon the head of a kneeling armored warrior. Scientific instruments including a globe and a drafting triangle are rendered in relief at the base, symbolizing learning and engineering. The Cyrillic legend arcs across the upper field, with the institution name inscribed in two lines along the lower exergue.
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