Battle on the River Kagul, Bronze Medal

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SKU: 02.RUS.0113.101.01.002

  • Battle on the River Kagul, Bronze Medal

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Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Makers
    T. Ivanov
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: б.м.екатерина.іі.імпераг.исамолерж.всеросс Rev:кагуаь іюа.21.дня 1770 года.
  • Size
    41mm

Physical Description and Item Details


edal. Bronze. By T. Ivanov. 41 mm. Victory at Kagul, 1770. Diakov 148.2 (R2).Crowned and mantled bust of Catherine the Great right, Order ribbon on chest /‘KAΓУΛЪ IЮΛЯ. 21. ДHЯ, 1770 ΓOДA.’ in four lines. Deep chestnut, goodlustre

History


This medal was created by Catherine the Great to commemorate the victory over the Turkish Army, in the battle that took place on July 21, 1770.

It was awarded to Russian and Danish enlisted men, and Cossacks. The larger of the two medals was bestowed upon non-commissioned officers.

The obverse inscription translates to: "By the Grace of God Catherine II Empress and Autocrat of All Russias". The reverse inscription translates to: "Kagul 21 July 1770."

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