Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal Newly Listed 2 mm x 65 mm

2 mm x 65 mm

before returning to Quebec City on December 18th

Accompanied by extensive research and official records from the National Archives of Canada

edge knock at 6 o’clock

Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal Newly Listed 2 mm x 65 mmRussian 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