Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin Archive Type I with Royal Crown

Type I with Royal Crown (1921-1944)In silver gilt with blue and white enamels

Accompanied by his Memorial Plaque (WILLIAM STRACHAN)

(Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen 1914 in Gold)

one of the most notable successes of the Sri Lankan forces during Eelam War III

PIONIER BTL

Russia, Imperial. A Medal to Captain Matvey Simonov for Construction of Taganrog Harbour 1709, by Salomon Gouin Archive Type I with Royal CrownConstructed 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,