Medal for the War of 1853-1856, in Bronze (in light bronze)

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SKU: 02.RUS.0168.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$150+ USD

  • War of 1853-1856 Bronze Medal (Light Bronze) Obverse
  • War of 1853-1856 Bronze Medal (Light Bronze) Obverse
  • War of 1853-1856 Bronze Medal (Light Bronze) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$150+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Russia
  • Composition
    Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: ні аіі 1853-1854-1855-1856 Rev: на тя господи уповахомь, да не постьідимся во вьіки
  • Size
    28mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/russian-1853-1856-crimean-war-medal-eu5807

Physical Description and Item Details


Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal - Bronze, obverse illustrating the intertwining, crowned cyphers of Emperors Nicholas I and Alexander II topped by the all-seeing eye emanating flaming rays, inscribed "1853-1854-1855-1856" below the cyphers, reverse inscribed "We Have Set Out Hopes in Thee O Lord, Let Us Never Be Ashamed" in Russian, 28 mm, ribbon wrapped around a five-sided cardboard frame, cleaned, light contact, very fine.Footnote: The medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers, petty officers, enlisted men and sailors who had taken part on land or sea against the enemy or had defended the naval base of Petropavlovsk; to all other servicemen, who had taken indirect part in the conflict; to a regiment of Cossack Cavalry, that had taken part in the war as well as to militia and deserving civilians; to merchants and civilians, who had helped the war effort or aided the wounded.

History


This medal was established during the reign of Alexander II in commemoration of the War of 1853-1856. It was conferred upon personnel in the Imperial Russian Army and Navy who served in the war against Turkey.

This medal could be awarded to non-commissioned officers, petty officers, enlisted men, and sailors who had taken part in the battle near the naval base of Petropavlovsk; to personnel who were indirectly involved in the conflict; to a Cossack Cavalry regiment; to civilians and militia; and to merchants and civilians who helped the wounded.

Each of the above-mentioned recipients would qualify for a particular ribbon.

This medal is also known as the Medal for the Crimean War.

The reverse inscription translates to: "We have Set Our Hopes in Thee O Lord, Let Us Never Be Ashamed".

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