Turkish Crimea Medal 1855

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.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4280
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Crimean War, 1854-1856
Date made: 1855
People: Owen, William
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 2 mm x 37 mm x 69 mm x 33 mm