Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Medal (Novodel)

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SKU: 02.RUS.0121.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$500 USD

  • Storming of the Fortress of Izmail, Medal

Estimated market value:

$500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Copper
  • Inscription
    Obv: єіі Rev: а отмьнную при взятье из маила декабря 11 1790
  • Size
    30x35mm

Physical Description and Item Details


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

History


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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