Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crimea Campaign Medal 1855-1856, Savoy Issue Newly Listed 208 mm x 295 mm

208 mm x 295 mm

Emerald green and white embroidery

signed and dated June 4

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note the uncommon manner of affixing the hook and keeper as compared to more common versions

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crimea Campaign Medal 1855-1856, Savoy Issue Newly Listed 208 mm x 295 mmKirim Harbi Madalyasi. Instituted in 1854. In silver, with Savoya text "LA CRIMEA 1855", measuring 36. 8 mm in diameter, dark patina, light contact, on incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Turkish Crimean War Medal is a campaign medal issued by Sultan Abdlmecid I of the Ottoman Empire, to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854 1856. It was only awarded to those who survived the war and not to the next of kin.