1868 Russian Christian Medal “God Protects Widows and Orphans” – Collectible Brass

• Origin: Russia, Christian commemorative medal
• Year Represented: 1868 – 50th Anniversary of the Moscow Committee for the Relief of the Poor (1818–1868)
• Material: Brass
• Diameter: approx. 50 mm (2.0 in)
• Weight: approx. 42.7 g (1.5 oz)
• Finish: Antique silver tone with finely engraved details

• Obverse: Christ extending His arms to widows, orphans, and the needy, with Cyrillic inscription: “God protects strangers, receives widows and orphans.”
• Reverse: Cyrillic text commemorating the 50 years of the Moscow Poor Relief Committee.

This medal design was created in 1868 to honor the Moscow Committee for the Relief of the Poor, founded in 1818. The committee was dedicated to supporting widows, orphans, and those in need, reflecting Christian compassion and Russian philanthropic tradition in the 19th century.

This collector-grade brass reproduction reproduces the details of the original commemorative medal, making it an excellent piece for collectors of religious art, Russian history, and Christian-themed medals.