Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin Hold with Crossed Swords indicating an

with Crossed Swords indicating an award for bravery in the face of the enemy

Three present a miniature award mounted within the rosette

and extremely rare with related miniatures

From 4 October 1933 until 31 March 1934

measuring 36 mm (w) x 47 mm (h)

Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin Hold with Crossed Swords indicating anConstructed of a silvered zink alloy, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing bust of Tsar Peter I (the Great), circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised depiction of Taganrog Harbour, circumscribed by an inscription of (FOR THE DEED OF THE HARBOUR TO CAPTAIN MATVEY SIMONOV and a date of 1709, the obverse engraver marked with the dedication of Salomon Grouin, measuring 37. 26 mm (w) x 42. 80 mm (h), weighing 33. 1 grams,