Russia, Imperial. A 1704 Medal For The Construction Of Fort Kronshlot, Silver Grade Newly Listed LUFTGAUKOMMANDO XII/XIII

LUFTGAUKOMMANDO XII/XIII

There is evidence that suggests that Lanyade was the first Zuni to learn silversmithing around 1872

Double-sided magnetic metal buttons accommodate a two-piece brown leather strap

extremely fine with frosted silvering still very well preserved

scattered wear evident in the silvering and gilt

Russia, Imperial. A 1704 Medal For The Construction Of Fort Kronshlot, Silver Grade Newly Listed LUFTGAUKOMMANDO XII/XIIIConstructed of silvered zink, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of a helmet warrior gesturing toward a seascape with ships visible on the horizon, circumscribed by a Latin inscription dedicated to the security of the seas, the reverse bearing a depiction of the fort in high relief, circumscribed by a Latin inscription indicating that the medal was issued to commemorate the construction of Fort Kronshlot in 1704, measuring 46 mm in diameter, in