BRITISH 1854 CRIMEA WAR SERVICE MEDAL UN NAMED AS ISSUED PRE WW1 #2

Description

Offered is an original 1854 British Crimean War service medal.

36mm wide circular silver medal on claw and foliated swivel suspender; the face with the young head of Queen Victoria, inscribed ?VICTORIA REGINA? and dated 1854; the reverse with a winged figure of Victory crowning a Roman soldier, inscribed ?CRIMEA’ and signed ?H. WYON?; beautiful toning overall; on original, but frayed full length ribbon. Un-named as issued, showing service polishing, minor edge knocks and toning to lettering.