In 1837, this government had medals
struck to reward the Klephts (Armatols) for their services in the Greek
War of Independence ; these medals contain the Russian arms, and
inscription : "To loyalty and valour". Prince Daniel distributed about
two hundred of them in 1853.
Source : the book of orders of knighthood and decorations of honour of all nations, sir Bernard BURKE, 1858
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