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Medal commemorating the Baltic and Black Sea naval memorial, 1854-5

Medal commemorating the Baltic and Black Sea naval memorial, 1854-55. Obverse: Neptune, a trident in his left and a wreath in his right hand, standing on the seashore, his right leg resting on a rock. Legend: 'HONNEUR AUX BRAVES MARINS FRANCAIS' (Honour to the brave French sailors). Reverse: Fame, winged, a wreath raised in either hand, standing on the globe. Legend: 'MER BALTIQUE . 1854 1855 . MER NOIRE.' Inscription: (left) 'BOMARSUND SWEABORG' (right); 'SÉBASTOPOL KINBURN'.
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Object Details

ID: MEC0801
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Display - Voyagers
Creator: Unknown
Places: France
Events: Crimean War, 1854-1856
Date made: 1855
Exhibition: Voyagers
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 51 mm
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