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.
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Object Details
ID: | MED2337 |
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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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