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Description: | La Crimea 1856
Sardinian type. Obverse: a field gun with a map of the Crimea upon it, a mortar, anchor,etc, 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: 'Crimea 1271' (Arabic date). Suspended from a cusped bar. Fitted with a ring and pink ribbon edged with green. Awarded by the Turkish Government to selected officers and men. Awarded to William Owen, name not inscribed.
This medal is part of a group of medals marked ZBA4276 - 82. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Subjects: | William Turkish Crimea Medal 1855 Owen | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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