NAM.1979-07-133-1

Medal commemorating Florence Nightingale, 1856 (c). White metal. Relief design within a raised rim on both sides. Obverse: A half-length semi-profile portrait of Florence Nightingale facing right reading a book, within a beaded oval frame. On either side of the frame, sprays of Union flowers (roses, thistles and shamrocks). Reverse: Within a wreath of palm, an oval circlet surmounted by three mullets. At the centre of the circlet, a cross, superimposed upon which is a monarchial crown and the royal cypher. Rays issuing from between the four arms of the cross. Below the wreath, a scroll. John Pinches Ltd Associated with the Crimean War (1854-1856).

Crimean War (1854-1856)