United Kingdom. A Crimea War Medal Hold Both sides of the helmet

Both sides of the helmet feature a brass disc with a large five-pointed star in high relief to cover the ears

a Handwritten Letter by Price Detailing His Service (in black ink

The concession of the decoration was also extended to Italian citizens residing abroad on September 4

from April 28 to May 10

United Kingdom. A Crimea War Medal Hold Both sides of the helmetInstituted December 15 1854. A Crimea Medal, unnamed, on replacement ribbon with SEBASTOPOL clasp, heavy contact marks and bruises to rim, very dark patina, in near very fine condition. Footnote: The Crimea Medal was established by General Order on December 15, 1854, to reward Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, and other ranks of the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines in recognition of service in the Crimea from 1854 1856 during the Crimean