Russia, Imperial. A 1704 Medal For The Construction Of Fort Kronshlot, Silver Grade Newly Listed dated April 28

dated April 28

to the Second World War deportees and internees from the French resistance and to soldiers wounded in more recent conflicts

7 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension

extremely fine with frosted silvering still very well preserved

scattered wear evident in the silvering and gilt

Russia, Imperial. A 1704 Medal For The Construction Of Fort Kronshlot, Silver Grade Newly Listed dated April 28Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of a helmet warrior gesturing toward a seascape with ships visible on the horizon, circumscribed by a Latin inscription dedicated to the security of the seas, the reverse bearing a depiction of the fort in high relief, circumscribed by a Latin inscription indicating that the medal was issued to commemorate the construction of Fort Kronshlot in 1704, measuring 46 mm in diameter, in