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Turkish Crimea Medal 1855
Sardinian type. 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). Suspended from a cusped bar. Fitted with a ring and pink ribbon edged with green. Awarded by the Turkish Government to selected officers and men. Awarded to William Owen, name not inscribed.
This medal is part of a group of medals marked ZBA4276 - 82.
This medal is part of a group of medals marked ZBA4276 - 82.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA4280 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | War medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Crimean War, 1854-1856 |
| Date made: | 1855 |
| People: | Owen, William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 2 mm x 37 mm x 69 mm x 33 mm |
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