Imperial Russian Medal commemorating the capture of Ochakov Catherine II 1788 A145 – Replica

• Material: Brass (modern reproduction)
• Diameter: approx. 39 mm (1.53 in)
• Weight: approx. 23 g (0.81 oz)

This is a modern reproduction medal, inspired by the Imperial Russian naval reward medal commemorating the capture of Ochakov in June 1788 during the Russo-Turkish War.

• Obverse: Bust of Empress Catherine II (Catherine the Great) wearing a laurel wreath and coronet, with Russian inscription meaning “By the Grace of God, Catherine II, Empress and Autocrat of All the Russias.”
• Reverse: Russian inscription reading “For bravery in the waters of Ochakov, June 1788.”

The original medal honored naval personnel who displayed courage during the capture of the fortress of Ochakov, a key victory in the Russo-Turkish War of 1787–1792.