Imperial Russia “Fleet Renewal League” Medal 1908 – Nicholas II A12a – Replica
Imperial Russia “Fleet Renewal League” Medal 1908 – Nicholas II A12a – Replica
Product details
carefully made brass reproduction of the 1908 Fleet Renewal League commemorative medal from late Imperial Russia. The obverse shows the left-facing bust of Tsar Nicholas II with a raised Russian inscription around the rim.
- Type: Fleet Renewal League commemorative medal
- Country / Era: Imperial Russia, c. 1908
- Material: Brass (modern reproduction)
- Finish: Gold-tone
- Mounting: Tri-colour ribbon (white-blue-red) on metal suspension with pin-back for display
- Size & weight: full-size display piece (see photos for scale)
Obverse inscription：
«Б.М. НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.»
“By the Grace of God Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias.”
Reverse inscription：
«ЛИГА ОБНОВЛЕНИЯ ФЛОТА» – “League for the Renewal of the Fleet.”
The reverse shows the monument to the sunken ships at Sevastopol with a line of warships, symbolising the rebuilding of the Russian Navy after the Russo-Japanese War.
This medal was originally issued by a patriotic society that raised funds to modernise the Imperial Russian fleet in the early 20th century.