Russia, Imperial. A Rare Medal for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut Auction Archive It is the story of

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(Deutscher Siedlerbund Mitgliedsplakette)

It was awarded to mothers and widows (next-of-kin) of Canadian soldiers who died on active duty or whose death was consequently attributed to such duty

approximate size 42/44

an example used as “second award”

Russia, Imperial. A Rare Medal for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut Auction Archive It is the story ofConstructed 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