Russia, Imperial. A Rare Medal for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut Hold KOWARZIK below his bust

KOWARZIK below his bust

Sergeant Lorne Gould Oliver (435843)

dated 22 January 1944

a restored example in fair condition

Cap Badge: two-piece construction

Russia, Imperial. A Rare Medal for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut Hold KOWARZIK below his bustConstructed 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