Russia, Imperial. A Rare Medal for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut Auction Archive A superb go-to resource book

A superb go-to resource book for the collector of Soviet Orders and Medals

battle-worn example

2 Canadian Infantry Base Depot at Etaples on September 27th

approximate size 42/44

A Belgian Oostvleteren Music Festival Award Table Medal

Russia, Imperial. A Rare Medal for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut Auction Archive A superb go-to resource bookConstructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a pentagonal backplate, the obverse bearing a rightward facing profile of Tsar Peter I (the Great), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a stylized depiction of Battle of Gangut (a pivotal naval engagement in the Great Northern War marking the Russian fleets first notable victory), circumscribed by an inscription of I I I I (ADHERENCE AND