Medal commemorating the victory off the Aland Islands, 1714

Medal commemorating the victory off the Åland Islands, 1714. Obverse: Bust of Czar Peter I, laureate, in armour and cloak (right). Legend in Russian (By the Grace of God Peter the First, Tzar and Autocrat of all the Russias). Reverse: Bird's-eye view of the action, land on three sides. Legend in Russian (Diligence and faith are greater than strength). Exergue in Russian (27 July 1714). Possibly a copy after O. König.

Object Details

ID: MEC0418
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Russian-Finnish Conflict: Action off the Åland Islands, 1714; Russian-Finnish Conflict: Action off the Åland Islands, 1714 Great Northern War: Russian war with Finland, 1713-1714
Date made: 1714
People: Tsar Peter I of Russia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 61 mm
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