Medal "For Bravery on Finnish waters on August 13, 1789". On the old St. George ribbon.

Russian Empire. St. Petersburg Mint, 1789–1790. Obverse side medalist T.Ivanov (at the bottom of the mantle: ·Т·I·, below under the image: ·Т·İВАНОВЪ·).
Silver.
Weight: 19.93 g.
Diameter: 38mm.
Average condition, worn.
Dyakov - 217.1. Bitkin - 346.B. Peters - XVIII 29. Edition of 14236 copies. Rare.
Established on August 21, 1789. The medal was awarded to all non-commissioned officers and soldiers who participated in the naval battle of Rochensalm on August 13, 1789. During the Russian-Swedish War of 1788–1790. On August 13, 1789, the Russian galley flett under the command of Vice Admiral Prince Karl of Nassau-Siegen defeated the Swedish galley squadron of Admiral Karl August Ehrensverd during a 28-hour battle in the skerries near Rochensalm (Finland). The loss of the Russian fleet amounted to 2 ships, the Swedish - 13 ships and 24 transport ships.