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

2 mm x 65 mm

edge knock at 6 o’clock

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

containing 248 black and white gloss finished photographs

Commemorative Cross of the Blue Arrows Division

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