Watch List notes:

RUSSIAN MEDALS. MEDALS of CATHERINE II. Medal. Silver. 91.5 mm. 333.5 gm. By P. Utkin after J.B. Gass. Count Alexey Grigorievich Orlov. Award Medal of the Admiralty Collegium, 1770. Diakov 153.2 (R3), Sm 264. Uniformed, half-length bust of the Count r., head facing, wearing the plumed helmet of the Cavalry Guard, and holding a staff; Russian legend around: 'Count Alexey Grigorievich Orlov Victor and Destroyer of the Turkish Fleet' / Detailed map of Chesmé Bay showing the Russian and Turkish fleets arrayed in their battle positions, tiny cherub head below blowing the wind right; Russian legend around: 'Russia shall indeed have Joy and Merriment'. Very rare. Some light marks, once lightly cleaned now retoning. A magnificent medal. Extremely fine

Estimate: $10000