Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Medal (Novodel)
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SKU: 02.RUS.0121.102.01.000
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Award Medal to Soldiers for the Capture of Ismail. 1790. Copper. Novodel. Elongate oval. Bit H352 (R2), cf. Diakov 222.2. Crowned Catherine II cipher / Legend: ‘ÇA /OTMÜHHÓÞ / XPAÁPOCTÜ / ÏPÈ / BÇßTÜE /ÈÇMAÈËA/ ÄEKAÁPß 11. / 1790’. Rare
This medal was established during the reign of Catherine the Great to commemorate the storming of the Turkish fortress Izmail.
The silver medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men.
The reverse inscription translates to: "For Extraordinary Bravery Shown in the Taking of Izmail 11 December 1790".
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