Turkish Crimea Medal 1855

Awarded to Rear Admiral Sherard Osborn (1822-1875). Obverse: a field gun with a map of the Crimea upon it, a mortar, anchor,etc, and the four flags of the Allies behind. Exergue: 'LA CRIMEA' 1855. Reverse: The Sultan's cypher and inscription within a laurel wreath tied with a bow. Inscription: 'Crimea 1271' (Arabic date). Fitted with a ring and pink ribbon edged with green. Awarded by the Turkish Government to selected officers and men.

Object Details

ID: MED2337
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: Crimean War, 1854-1856
Date made: 1855
People: Osborn, Rear Sherard
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 33 mm
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