Medal commemorating the Battle of Balaklava, 25 October 1854
Medal commemorating the Battle of Balaklava 1854, commemorative medallion
Accession Number
NAM.1960-03-109-1
Description
Medal commemorating the Battle of Balaklava, 25 October 1854, 1855 (c). White metal, struck by John Pinches Ltd. The obverse depicts Lord Cardigan leading a line of lancers over the Russian cannon, with the word 'BALACLAVA' above. The reverse carries a list of all the regiments, corps and divisions present at the battle. The medal is one of a set of three, struck in silver, bronze and white metal by the firm of Messrs Pinches, usually sold with two other similar medals, commemorating the battles of Alma and Inkerman. Contained in an original box of issue.
Events
Balaklava, Battle of, 1854 (Crimean War, Charge of the Light Brigade, 1854 (Crimean War 1854-1856)
Units