Battle at Kunersdorf, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.RUS.0111.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1000 USD

  • Battle at Kunersdorf, Silver Medal

Estimated market value:

$1000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: бм баисаветьмперат ісамод всеросс Rev: побьд еаю наьпрусаками авг і ау 1759
  • Size
    39mm
  • Image Licensing
    This image is attributed to Dmitry Markov, The New York Sale, Auction XXIV, Lot 2027, on January 7, 2010.

Physical Description and Item Details


This example exhibits heavy wear.

History


This medal was created by Empress Elizabeth I in commemoration of the victory of the Russian and Austrian forces against Prussia in 1759.

It was conferred upon officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted men who participated in the battle.

The obverse inscription translates to: "By the Grace of God Empress Elizabeth I Empress and Autocrat of All Russias." The reverse inscription translates to: "To the Victor," and "Over the Prussians 1 August 1759".

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