Commemorative Medal for the Naval Battle of Gangut, in Bronze

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SKU: 02.RUS.0214.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

  • Commemorative Medal for the Naval Battle of Gangut, in Bronze
  • Commemorative Medal for the Naval Battle of Gangut, in Bronze Reverse

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: петрь велікі імператорь и самодержепь всерос Rev: приаежаніе и вьр ность превосходять сиаьно первая морская побьда пригангусть
  • Size
    28mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Dmitry Markov, The New York Sale, Auction XXIX, Lot 3075, on January 5, 2012.

History


This medal was instituted in commemoration of the bicentennial anniversary of the naval battle of Gangut. It was conferred upon officers and sailors who participated in anniversary celebrations.

The obverse inscription translates to: "Peter the Great, Emperor and Autocrat of All Russias". The reverse inscription translates to: "27 July 1714 Dedication and Fidelity Excel Force" and "First Naval Victory at Gangut".

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