Battle on the River Kagul, Silver Medal, by T. Ivanov (Novodel)
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SKU: 02.RUS.0113.101.01.001
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Award Medal for the Victory at Kagul, 21 July 1770. Silver. 45 mm. By T. Ivanov. Novodel. Bit K306 (R3). Crowned and mantled bust of Catherine the Great r., Ivanov signature below / Four-line legend. Struck on a broad flan with a raised beaded lozenge border. Period loop. Attractive and very rare.
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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