United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal 1854-1856 United Republic of markings on the bottom

markings on the bottom

with an open crown soldered to the top of the medal

both plates of the grip are held in place by two rivets and central pins

French-made and constructed of bronze

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United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal 1854-1856 United Republic of markings on the bottomALMA, INKERMANN, SEBASTOPOL. In silver, un named, measuring 36. 2 mm in diameter, contact marks, bruised, edge nicks, replacement ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal approved on December 15, 1854, for issue to officers and men of British units (land and naval) which fought in the Crimean War of 1854 1856 against Russia. The medal was awarded with the British version of the Turkish Crimea Medal, but when a