The book "Award medal of the Russian state"

In the encyclopedic edition of the award medals of our country spelled out information from the first medals of Peter I and before the award of the Provisional government in the twentieth century. Indicate the metal of which minted one or the other medal, the size, the purpose, the sash, the rules of wearing and information about the awardees. Given a graphic and brief information outlining the historical events, in whose honor the medal was established. Information encyclopedia — simply unique. Author — Nikolai Chepurnov few decades has dedicated to the collection and study award of the medals. The book is designed not only to collectors and historians, but also for the General reader interested in the past of our country. Condition b/y.