Lot 2496
Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medal. Bronze. 60 mm. By LB. In Honor of Robert Nikolaevich Viren, 1856- 1917. Leningrad mint 19. Nicholas II, 1894-1917, Medal. Bronze. 60 mm. By LB. In Honor of Robert Nikolaevich Viren, 1856- 1917. Leningrad mint 1990's. Facing uniformed bust of Viren, wearing Orders, in textured fields / View of the Naval Cathedralin Kronstadt "ÇÀ ÖÀÐß, ÇÀÐÎÄÈÍÓ, ÇÀ Â?ÐÓ" in textured fields.About uncirculatedIn the Russo-JapaneseWar, Viren commanded what was left of the Port Arthur Squadron during the lastfour months of the siege of Port Arthur. After the war, he became a leading figure in the Imperial Russian Navy. In 1909, Viren was appointed commander ofthe naval base of Kronstadt. He was assassinated by revolutionaries in 1917.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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