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An image showing 'Naval reward medal commemorating the Victory off the Åland Islands, 1714; obverse'
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Naval reward medal commemorating the Victory off the Åland Islands, 1714

Naval reward medal commemorating the victory off the Åland Islands, 1714. Obverse: Bust of Czar Peter I, laureate, in armour and cloak (right). Legend in Russian (Tsar Peter Alexievich, Sovereign of all the Russias). Inscribed in cursive script 'Miss Penelope Allenby'. Reverse: A bird's-eye view of the battle. Legend in Russian (Diligence and faith are greater than strength.)
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Object Details

ID: MEC0479
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Naval reward
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
Date made: 1714
People: Tsar Peter I of Russia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 40 mm