Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal Auction about very fine

about very fine

intricate detail

attached via a large prong and stitched to the sash ribbon

250 issued

33 mm x 36

Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal Auction about very fineRussian 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