37mm Medal 37mm. 23.6g. Crimean war; British issue

Cannon left standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, anchor and mortar right; 4 flags above representing allies, Great Brtain, Turkey, France & Sardinia.

CRIMEA / 1855

Toughra within wreath.

Pierced as issued. Includes ticket citing ex Charles E. Wyatt collection.

This campaign medal was issued by Sultan Abdul Mejid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854-56. There are three different versions of this medal for those issued to British, French or Sardinian personnel. Many British style medals were lost in a shipwreck.

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