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Medal commemorating the Crimean War (1854-1856)

Medal commemorating the Crimean War (1854-1856). Obverse: Legend, 'EMPIRE FRANÇAIS' (French Empire). Inscription: 'VOLONTÉ NATIONALE 7.824.189 OUI NAPOLÉON III EMPEREUR 1852' (National Will 7, 824, 189 ayes. Napoleon III Emperor. 1852). Reverse: Inscription, 'GUERRE D'ORIENT GÉNÉRAL EN CHEF LE MARÉCHAL SAINT ARNAUD COMMANDANT DE L'ESCADRE L'AMIRAL HAMELIN' (War in the East. General-in-Chief, Marshal Saint Arnaud, Commandant of the Squadron Admiral Hamelin). Fitted with a loop.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0803
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Debuire
Places: France
Events: Crimean War, 1854-1856
Date made: 1855
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 34 mm