United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal, C. 1854 Auction constructed of silver and enamel

constructed of silver and enamel

purple heart ribbon split behind oak leaf cluster

whose primary task in the early stages of the Second World War was to protect the convoys of American troops being ferried to the Aleutian Islands off Alaska

The interior of the cap is fully lined in ribbed

The order was created by Antonio Guzmán Blanco on September 14

United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal, C. 1854 Auction constructed of silver and enamelInstituted on December 15, 1854. A silver medal, obverse featuring the left facing effigy of Queen Victoria surrounded by the inscription VICTORIA REGINA, reverse presents the winged figure of victory placing a wreath crown on a soldiers head, with the inscription CRIMEA vertically on the left side of the medal, suspended by a scroll suspension, unnamed, measures36. 25mm (w) x 45. 60mm (h inclusive of suspension bar), 35. 4 grams, missing ribbon, dark