United Kingdom. A Turkish Crimea Medal 1855-1856, British Issue, To Peter Mangan Hold 38mm (w) x 39

38mm (w) x 39

naming his mother as his next-of-kin

1830-1848 Issue

s weak underbelly and fighting off local partisan groups that were gaining strength

hallmarked with a cornucopia on the tip of the ribbon on the reverse

United Kingdom. A Turkish Crimea Medal 1855-1856, British Issue, To Peter Mangan Hold 38mm (w) x 39In silver, engraved in running script "Peter Mangan" on the edge, obverse illustrating a cannon, weapons and the four Allied flags, inscribed "CRIMEA" above "1855" at the base, reverse illustrating the tughra representing Sultan Abdulmejid (1839 1861) above the Arabic date "1271" according to the Muslim calendar, within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 52 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate suspension, multiple contact marks,