Medal commemorating the capture of Narva, 1704

Medal commemorating the capture of Narva, 1704. Obverse: Bust of Czar Peter I, laureate, in armour and cloak (right). Legend in Russian. Reverse: The storming of the town from batteries in foreground, shells bursting. Legend and exergue in Russian (Taken by guns and with the help of the Almighty). A copy of the original.

Object Details

ID: MEC0361
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Judin, S.
Events: Great Northern War: Capture of Narva, 1704; Great Northern War: Capture of Narva, 1704
Date made: 1704
People: Tsar Peter I of Russia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm
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