Medal for the War of 1853-1856, in Bronze (in light bronze)
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SKU: 02.RUS.0168.101.01.000
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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.
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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