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Turkish Crimean Medal (French): CM.1188-2009

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Current Location: In storage

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Ruler: ‘Abd al-Majid (1823-61) (Struck in the name of)

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The readiness of Great Britain and France, and also Sardinia whose contribution is often forgotten, to aid the Ottoman Empire in the Crimean War, was recognised by Sultan Abdúlmecid with the issue of a medal for all the troops of all nations involved, struck to a slightly different design for each country.
The majority of the medals for British troops were however lost with their ship during carriage to Britain in 1856, and so British troops often obtained themselves copies of the Sardinian or sometimes the French issue instead. This example is an imitation of the French issue, with the French standard given pride of place in the field. It is engraved to Gunner W. Hudson of the Royal Artillery. Lester Watson acquired his medal at some point before 1928.

Notes

History note: Gift of L. Hoyt Watson; ex Lester Watson Collection, acquired before 1928

Legal notes

Given by Lester Watson through Cambridge in America, 2009

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 36.1 mm
Weight: 25.52 g

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Watson, Lester

Dating

1859 CE - 1860 CE

Materials used in production

Silver

Techniques used in production

Struck

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.1188-2009
Primary reference Number: 141282
Watson Catalogue: 77
Ordering: M-0071
Previous object number: LW.0071

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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