Medal, Turkish Crimea

Production date
1855
 Description
A British issue Turkish Crimean War medal with an ornate oak leaf clasp with an acorn at each end. The suspender is an ornate swivel. The obverse features a cannon, weapons and the four allied flags " CRIMEA 1855 " is marked near the bottom of the medal. The reverse features the Toughra (seal or signature) of Sultan Abd al-Mejid " E. F. HEMINGWAY PURVEYOR'S CLERK " is marked on the edge of the medal. The ribbon is crinmson with green edging and an extra piece of ribbon is attached to the original ribbon with a pin.
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Object detail

Production date
1855
Subject person
Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Collection
Hemingway Collection
Credit line
This medal was awarded to Edward Frederick Hemingway for his service in the British Army. Hemingway served in various theatres of war including the Crimea and New Zealand.
Accession number
PA2007.053
Collection type
Social History
Material
Silver
Metal
Silk
Fabric

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