Russia, Imperial. A 1704 Medal For The Construction Of Fort Kronshlot Auction part of the 11th SS

part of the 11th SS Volunteer Mechanized Infantry Division “Nordland”

vertical pinback (with what appear to be some excess soldering paste)

the reverse inscribed “FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE” (German - For Bravery and Loyalty) within a laurel wreath

measuring 338 mm (w) x 196 mm (h)

mounted to a frosted silver eight-pointed star base

Russia, Imperial. A 1704 Medal For The Construction Of Fort Kronshlot Auction part of the 11th SSConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of a helmet warrior gesturing toward a seascape with ships visible on the horizon, circumscribed by a Latin inscription dedicated to the security of the seas, the reverse bearing a depiction of the fort in high relief, circumscribed by a Latin inscription indicating that the medal was issued to commemorate the construction of Fort Kronshlot in 1704, measuring 46 mm in diameter, in near