Medal commemorating the capture of Bomarsund, 1854

Medal commemorating the capture of Bomarsund, 1854. Reverse: Head of the Emperor Napoleon III (left). Legend: 'NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR'. Reverse: Inscription, 'PRISE DE BOMAR-SUND PAR LES ARMÉES ALLIÉES DE FRANCE ET D'ANGLETERRE 16 AOÛT 1854'.

Object Details

ID: MEC0799
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Borrel, Valentin Maurice
Places: France
Events: Crimean War: Bombardment of Bomarsund, 1854
Date made: 1855
People: France, Napoleon III Emperor of
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 37 mm
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