Russia, Imperial. A Siege Of Narva Campaign Medal, C.1704 Hold In its black lacquer case

In its black lacquer case of issue

Dark patinas on the BWM and RNRLSGCM

110 mm x 445 mm)

support units numbered 280

engraved "J PIERCE" on the reverse

Russia, Imperial. A Siege Of Narva Campaign Medal, C.1704 Hold In its black lacquer caseIn die struck bronze, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Peter the Great, surrounded by the Latin inscription "PETRVS. ALEXII. D. G. RVSS. IMP. M. DVXMOSCOVIAE" (Peter Alexeyevich, By the Grace of God, Russian Emperor and Grand Duke of Moscow) and engraver marked "T. I." (Timofei (Timofey) Ivanov), reverse illustrating a battle scene from the Siege of Narva, inscribed in Latin "CECIDERE AB ORIGINEPRIMA. LVCERT." (Separated From Their Roots,