Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Bravery Of The Russo-Swedish War, C.1795 Newly Listed better than extremely fine condition

better than extremely fine condition with some fraying on the edges from storage

He was struck off strength to Canada on October 25th and sailed home aboard the S

surrounded by the inscription "FILLAE CONSERVANT VIRTUTES MAJORUM"

on a strip of green rayon backing

Russia, Imperial. A Medal For Bravery Of The Russo-Swedish War, C.1795 Newly Listed better than extremely fine conditionIn silver, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Catherine II (the Great) circumscribed by name and title in Russian Cyrillic, the reverse with an inscription of (FOR BRAVERY IN FINNISH WATERS), above a date of 13. 1789 (AUGUST 13 1789), the obverse with an illegible Russian Cyrillic makers mark, measuring 40. 38 mm in diameter, weighing 22. 4 grams, age appropriate tarnishing evident, in very fine condition. Footnote: This decoration was