Award Medal for the Naval Victory at Chesme. 1770. By T. Ivanov. Bronze. Novodel. 40 mm. Bit K301 (R2), Diakov 147.2 (R1). Crowned and mantled Catherine bust r., signed T.ÏBAHOBÚ below / Four Russian ships in the foreground, Turkish ships in flames in the background along cityscape inscribed ‘×ECME’, ‘ÁÛËÚ’ above.
This medal was established by Catherine the Great in commemoration of the naval battle of Chesma, which took place in 1770.
The smaller medal was awarded to sailors and soldiers who participated in the battle. The larger medal was conferred upon petty officers.
The obverse inscription translates to: "By the Grace of God Catherine II Empress and Autocrat of All Russias". The reverse inscription translates to: "I Was There in Chesma July 24 1770".