Medal commemorating the fall of Sebastopol, 1855

Medal commemorating the fall of Sebastopol, 1855. Obverse: Naval trophy of flags of the victors, behind this are the scales of justice, laurel wreath and rays; in front a plaque of a ship sinking in front of a town. In exergue: a snake cut in two among grasses. Legend: 'FALL OF SEBASTOPOL SEP 18th 1855'. Exergue. 'SINOPE HANGO'. Reverse: Laurel wreath surround, bound with a ribbon bearing the name of the allies - 'ENGLAND' 'SARDINIA' 'FRANCE' 'TURKEY'. Inscription: 'THE ALLIES GIVE PEACE TO EUROPE MARCH 30TH 1856.'

Object Details

ID: MEC2878
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Crimean War: Siege of Sebastopol,1854-1855
Date made: 1856
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm
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