Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Battle of Poltava 1709, by Benjamin Scott Hold the obverse constructed of fine

the obverse constructed of fine quality BeVo style embroidery in a gilt aluminum frame

and also of King Charles X of France (who succeeded in 1824)

within a gilded and pebbled ring

Instituted 26 January 1942 by Friedrich Christiansen

swing bar pinback is missing

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Battle of Poltava 1709, by Benjamin Scott Hold the obverse constructed of fineConstructed of a silver 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 Russian and Swedish forces clashing at the Battle of Poltava, circumscribed by an inscription of (FOR THE BATTLE OF POLTAVA), situated above a date of 27 JUNE 1709, the reverse engraver marked with the dedication of Benjamin Scott, Moscow St. Petersburg, measuring