Russia, Imperial. A 1704 Medal For The Construction Of Fort Kronshlot, Silver Grade Hold relinquishing his appointment of Lance

relinquishing his appointment of Lance Corporal and reverting to the rank of Private

the 8th Infantry Battalion

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with a suspension loop in the form of a serpent set through the eagle’s crown which in turn retains a period original length of ribbon

He died of his wounds three days later

Russia, Imperial. A 1704 Medal For The Construction Of Fort Kronshlot, Silver Grade Hold relinquishing his appointment of LanceConstructed 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