Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin Hold and extremely rare with related

and extremely rare with related miniatures

Hawkins' Grave Marker on Tarawa

Accompanied by the Breast Star also in silver gilt

As an additional C

From 4 October 1933 until 31 March 1934

Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin Hold and extremely rare with relatedConstructed 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,