The Suez Canal
David Baxter relates the history of the Suez Canal and Britain's involvement in the Suez Canal crisis of 1956, caught on three medals from the Museum's collections. The medals are on display in the Upper Deck gallery.
Objects referenced
- British Admiralty chart of Suez canal
- Medal commemorating the opening of the Suez Canal
- Medal commemorating the opening of the Suez Canal
- Medal commemorating the Suez Canal clearance
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