N° d'objet
201508.12.1
Titre
Crimea Medal 1854-56
Description
Crimea Medal 1854-56 that belonged to Joseph Ashley. It is a silver medal. On obverse is left facing Wyon profile of Queen Victoria, on reverse is a Roman soldier, armed with a circular shield and short sword, being crowned by a flying Victory. At the side of the soldier is inscribed CRIMEA, vertically. The medal is inscribed around the edge "3246 Pte Joseph Ashley 56th Reg". The ribbon is pale blue with yellow edges. The medal is attached by a swivel clasp to an ornate suspender, with leaves. Above is an ornate clasp shaped like oak leaves with acorn finials, with SEBASTAPOOL inscribed on it. The medal is stored in a small tin box that has lost most of its paint.
Date
1854 - 1856
Période de création
Victorian, Crimean War, 1854-1856
Matériel
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