Russia Bronze (Silvered) Medal 1897 – In honor of Count Ilarion Ivanovich Vorontsov-Dashkov – Nicholas II (1894–1917)

143.28g. 67mm. AU/AU. 

Medalier: Anton Vasyutinsky (on obverse and reverse, А • ВАСЮТИНСКІЙ). 

Diakov 1245.1. 

The medal was silvered to enhance its appearance — a common historical practice intended to improve visual qualities by applying a silver or gold coating. It was also subtly darkened (patinated) to accentuate the finer details of the design. 

Obv.: Bust of Count Ilarion Ivanovich Vorontsov-Dashkov in military uniform with epaulettes, aiguillette, medals, and orders. 

Inscription around: 

ГРАФЪ - ИЛАРІОНЪ ИВАНОВИЧЪ | ВОРОНЦОВЪ-ДАШКОВЪ 

(Count Ilarion Ivanovich Vorontsov-Dashkov). 

Rev.: The coat of arms of the Vorontsov-Dashkov family, adorned with laurel and palm branches and surmounted by a count’s coronet. 

Inscription around: 

ГРАФУ ИЛАРІОНУ ИВАНОВИЧУ ВОРОНЦОВУ ДАШКОВУ 

(To Count Ilarion Ivanovich Vorontsov-Dashkov). 

In field (left): 

ЧИНЫ | МИНИСТЕРСТВА | ИМПЕРАТОРСКАГО | ДВОРА | И УДѢЛОВЪ | 1891–1897 

(Officials of the Ministry of the Imperial Court and Appanages | 1891–1897). 

This medal was issued in honor of Count Ilarion Vorontsov-Dashkov’s service as Minister of the Imperial Court and Appanages between 1891 and 1897. A prominent statesman and general, Vorontsov-Dashkov held key administrative and military posts, including Governor-General of the Caucasus. The medal was commissioned by officials of the Ministry to commemorate his leadership and contributions.