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Rh civilians (surgeons, &c.) by a blue ribbon. It bears the inscription (in Russian) 'Not to us, but to thy name, O Lord, are praise, honour and thanks due' (Tab. VI. Nos. 26 and 27).

7. Medal of 1814, is of silver, and worn by a ribbon, partly blue, and partly of the colour of the St. George's ribbon. The obverse contains the Russian inscription: 'For the taking of Paris, on the 19th March, 1814,' the reverse is sketched in Tab. VI. No. 28.

8. Medal for the Persian campaign, is also of silver, and worn by a ribbon composed of the colours of St. Vladimir and St. George. It was founded by the Emperor Nicholas as a reward for the troops who made that campaign. The obverse exhibits the eye (Omnipresence) of God, and two laurel branches, between which are placed the years: 1826, 1827, and 1828 (Tab. VI. No. 29), and the reverse shows the words: 'For the Persian War.'

9. Medal for the Turkish campaign, is equally of silver, and shows on the obverse, a radiant cross over a half-moon or crescent, and the years: '1828, 1829,' and on the reverse, the words: 'For the Turkish War' (Tab. VII. No. 31).

10. Medal for the taking of Warsaw. It is of silver, and was distributed amongst the troops who were present at the storming of that city. The obverse shows the Imperial Eagle, with the inscription: 'For the taking of Warsaw. on the 26th September, 1831.' The reverse contains the words: 'Utility, Honour, and Glory.' It is worn suspended by a blue ribbon with black borders (Tab. VII. No. 32).

11. Decorations of Service. The Emperor Nicholas instituted decorations of honour for long and faithful service, of, at least, fifteen years. It shows the years of service 'XV.' in Roman cyphers, and is worn fastened to the left side of