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 and pink ribbon edged with green. Fitted with a brooch pin. Inscribed on the edge: 'E. F. PRITCHARD R.M.' Awarded by the Turkish Government to selected officers and men.

Object Details

ID: MED0082
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: War medal
Display location: Not on display
Events: Crimean War, 1854-1856
Date made: 1855
People: Pritchard, Edward Fitzgerald
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Royal United Service Institution Collection
Measurements: 33 mm