NAM.1981-06-35-1

Medal commemorating the Battle of the Alma 1854. White metal, with relief design within raised rim on both sides. Contained in a square hinged velvet and satin-lined case covered with crimson Morocco leather. On the base is a circular brown and white paper label. Obverse: In the centre five flags on staves presumably representing the flags of the Allied Powers, the three centre flags being gathered at the base and passing through a wreath of laurel. The far sinister flag is the Union Flag and on the far dexter is the French tricolore (blue, white and red stripes indicated in trick). The flag staff of the centre flag is surmounted by a star and crescent, the flag staff of the flag to its dexter is surmounted by a pointed finial and a tassel, and the flag staff of the flag to its sinister is surmounted by the French Eagle and a tassel. Reverse: Laurel wreath and inscriptions. Associated with Battle of the Alma (1854), Crimean War (1854-1856).

Alma, Battle of the, 1854 (Crimean War 1854-1856)