Turkish Crimea Medal 1855

Sardinian type awarded to Captain William Henry Fawckner (1829-1914). Obverse: a field gun with a map of the Crimea upon it, a mortar, anchor and other trophies with 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). The medal is suspended from a straight bar and pink ribbon edged with green. It is mounted on a bar with four others in fitted wooden box.

Object Details

ID: MED2252
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: Crimean War, 1854-1856
Date made: 1855
People: Fawckner, William Henry
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 33 mm
Parts: Turkish Crimea Medal 1855
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