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Medal - Peter I Battle of Grengam

Location Russian Empire
Year 1720
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse script Cyrillic
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Reverse description Detailed naval battle scene depicting multiple sailing warships engaged in combat, with gun smoke filling the field, commemorating the Russian victory at the Battle of Grengam on 27 July 1720. The Cyrillic legend runs along the upper border, with the date inscription in two lines in the lower exergue area.
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Reverse lettering ПРИЛЕЖАНИЕ I ХРАБРОСТЬ ПРЕВОСХОДIТЪ СIЛУ 1720•IЮЛЯ ВЪ 27•ДЕн.
(Translation: Diligence and bravery are superior to strength 1720th July in 27th day)
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