{"product_id":"1868-russian-christian-medal-god-protects-widows-and-orphans-collectible-brass-reproduction","title":"1868 Russian Christian Medal “God Protects Widows and Orphans” – Collectible Brass","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russia, Christian commemorative medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Represented:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1868 – 50th Anniversary of the Moscow Committee for the Relief of the Poor (1818–1868)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 50 mm (2.0 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 42.7 g (1.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique silver tone with finely engraved details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christ extending His arms to widows, orphans, and the needy, with Cyrillic inscription: \u003cem\u003e“God protects strangers, receives widows and orphans.”\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyrillic text commemorating the 50 years of the Moscow Poor Relief Committee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis medal design was created in \u003cstrong\u003e1868\u003c\/strong\u003e to honor the \u003cstrong\u003eMoscow Committee for the Relief of the Poor\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1818\u003c\/strong\u003e. The committee was dedicated to supporting widows, orphans, and those in need, reflecting Christian compassion and Russian philanthropic tradition in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ecollector-grade brass reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces the details of the original commemorative medal, making it an excellent piece for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003ereligious art, Russian history, and Christian-themed medals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532327039170,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/IMG_8723.jpg?v=1785747963","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/1868-russian-christian-medal-god-protects-widows-and-orphans-collectible-brass-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}