Russian empire. Award-winning silver medal "For the conquest of Chechnya and Dagestan". Established on July 15, 1860. The medal was awarded to : a) all generals, officers, and lower ranks of the troops and militia in 1857-1859 who participated in military operations and expeditions on the former left edge of the Caucasian line and in Dagestan; b) priests and physicians who were with the troops; C) civil and military officials who were on duty with the troops during expeditions; d) volunteers and non-combatant lower ranks who were with the troops and participated in battles in 1859-1860. The total circulation of the medal is 147,000.
Silver. D 27,95mm. Weight 9,9g.