Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Establishment of Settlements in Novorossiya 1754, by Timofey Ivanov GTRexclude in silvered metal (nonmagnetic)

in silvered metal (nonmagnetic)

The ribbing retains an intact twisted and rolled bronze wire cord

The holster measures 200 mm (w) x 260 mm (h)

extensively hallmarked and maker marked on reverse

with small tears to the left and lower edges

Russia, Imperial. A Medal for the Establishment of Settlements in Novorossiya 1754, by Timofey Ivanov GTRexclude in silvered metal (nonmagnetic)Constructed of coppered bronze, the obverse bearing a raised and rightward facing profile of Empress Elizabeth, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a raised depiction of Mother Russia hailing a Russian settlement in Novorossiya (New Serbia), topped by an inscription of NOVA SERVIA CONSTITUTA (NEW SERBIA ESTABLISHED), and situated above a date of 1754 in Roman numerals, the obverse maker marked with the logo of Timofey Ivanovich