Crimea Medal

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Crimea Medal
Date	1854
Branch of Service	British Forces
Campaign	Crimean War
Ribbon	pale blue with yellow edges
Metal	Silver
Size	36mm
Obverse Reverse Clasps Alma Inkerman Azoff Balaklava Sebastapol

The Crimean War Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1854, for issue to officers and men of British units (land and naval) which fought in the Crimean War.

The medal is notable for its extremely ornate clasps, a style never again used on a campaign medal. Five were authorised, the maximum awarded to one man was four.British Battles and Medals, p128 The medal was issued without a clasp to those who were present in the Crimea, but not present at any of the qualifying actions.

This medal was also presented to certain members of allied French forces. These medals, in addition to the five British clasps, were often issued with unauthorised French bars; Traktir, Tchernaia, Mer d'Azoff, and Malakof.British Battles and Medals, p128

Clasps

• Alma
• Inkerman
• Azoff
• Balaklava
• Sebastapol

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