Storming of the Fortress of Ochakov, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.RUS.0118.102.01.001

Estimated market value:

$1,000 USD

  • Storming of the Fortress of Ochakov, Silver Medal

Estimated market value:

$1,000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: єіі Rev: за храбрость оказанную при взятьь онакова декаеря 6 дня 1788
  • Size
    25mm x 36mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Award Medal for the Capture of Ochakov Fortress, 1788. Silver. 25 x 36mm. Bit 334 (R2), Diakov 210.2(R3), Sm 311, W 52. Crowned cipher of Catherine the Great above laurel and palm branches / Eight-line legend and date. Rare. On ribbon

History


This medal was created during the reign of Catherine the Great in commemoration of the storming of the fortress of Ochakov.

The silver medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men who participated in the storming of the fortress.

The obverse inscription translates to: "For Bravery Shown in the Taking of Ochakov on 6 December 1788".

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