Battle on the River Kagul, Silver Medal

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SKU: 02.RUS.0113.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2400 USD

  • Battle on the River Kagul, Silver Medal

Estimated market value:

$2400 USD

Attributes

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

Physical Description and Item Details


Award Medal for the Victory at Kagul, 1770. Silver. By T. Ivanov. 41 mm. Bit305 A (R2). 19,157 were awarded according to Peters. However, medals had to be returned after recipient’s death. Holed for wear. Rare.

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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