Victorian Campaign Medal 1854–1856 with Sebastopol Clasp
Key Information:
• Country: Great Britain
• Medal: Crimea Medal 1854–1856
• Clasp: Sebastopol
• Engraver: B. Wyon S.O.
• Diameter: approx. 35.94 mm
• Naming: Unnamed example
• Ribbon: Replacement ribbon mounted, original ribbon included
Medal Design:
Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria facing left with inscription VICTORIA REGINA and date 1854 below the bust.
Translation: Victoria Queen.
Reverse: Britannia crowning a Roman soldier, with inscription CRIMEA at left.
Translation: Crimea.
The reverse is signed B. Wyon S.O.
Clasp: SEBASTOPOL.
Condition:
• Dark, attractive age patina
• Light surface wear consistent with age
• No impressed naming on the rim
• Clasp correctly mounted
• Suspension intact
• Replacement ribbon currently fitted
• Original ribbon included
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Crimea Medal was instituted in 1854 to reward British and allied forces for service in the Crimean War against Russia.
The Sebastopol clasp denotes participation in the siege of Sevastopol, one of the central and decisive operations of the conflict between 1854 and 1855.
This medal represents one of the most important Victorian campaign awards and remains highly collectible among British military medal collectors.
Summary:
A classic Victorian Crimea Medal with Sebastopol clasp.
Unnamed example with strong eye appeal and attractive patina.
Includes both a newly mounted ribbon and the original ribbon.