| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM17399.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Medal |
| Physical description | Silver |
| Maker |
Wyon, Benjamin Wyon, William |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1856 |
| Conflict |
Crimean War, 1853-1856 |
Crimea Medal : Private B Mawson, 42nd Regiment of Foot
Description
Crimea War Medal with the bars 'SEBASTOPOL', 'BALAKLAVA' and 'ALMA'. The recipient's rank, name and regiment are engraved on the edge. Obverse: The diademed head of Queen Victoria with the date '1854' underneath and the legend 'VICTORIA REGINA' around the circumference. Reverse: A Roman warrior holding a sword in his right hand and a circular shield with his left whilst being crowned by a small winged figure of Victory. The word 'CRIMEA' is written vertically on the left. The medal has a detached foliated swivel suspender and three acorn leaf bars. A piece of 27 mm light blue ribbon with yellow edges is attached to the suspender.
History / Summary
Awarded to Private Mawson, 42nd Regiment of Foot (The Black Watch) for campaign service in the Crimea at the battles of Alma and Balaklava, and at the Siege of Sebastopol.