Russia, Imperial. A Rare Medal for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut Hold a restored example in fair

a restored example in fair condition

Bartholomew Richardson

and Collar Badge Pair (in blackened bronze

The interior is lined in gray cotton and is size stamped in black ink "56" in the dome

KOWARZIK below his bust

Russia, Imperial. A Rare Medal for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut Hold a restored example in fairConstructed 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