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Medal - Saint Petersburg Peter and Paul Fortress
| Location | Russia |
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| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring (non-magnetic) |
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| Obverse description | The copper-nickel centre depicts a relief view of the Peter and Paul Cathedral within the fortress, showing its distinctive tall slender spire rising prominently above the church structure, with stylised clouds and water in the background field. The brass outer ring carries the Cyrillic legend along the upper arc, separated by small star ornaments at the base. |
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| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
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| Reverse description | The copper-nickel centre displays a relief depiction of the coat of arms of Saint Petersburg, featuring a heraldic shield with two crossed naval anchors and a sceptre surmounted by an imperial eagle. The brass outer ring bears a bilingual legend in Cyrillic and Latin script, flanked by small star ornaments. |
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