Turkish Crimea Medal 1855

Sardinian type. Obverse: a field gun with a map of the Crimea upon it, a mortar, anchor, &c., 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: "1271" (Arabic date). Uninscribed: Presented to Petty Officer Henry Roberts. Suspended from a cusped bar, ribbon missing.

Object Details

ID: MED0078
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: Crimean War, 1854-1856
Date made: 1855
People: Roberts, Henry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 33 mm
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