United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal 1854-1856, to Private James Clements, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac overlaid with a Gold applique

overlaid with a Gold applique set with a green enameled crown on a pebbled gilt field

to the 4th Battery on August 22nd

a blackened canvas liner with underlying burlap support and leather backer

a German stronghold

It is constructed of a heavy card stock binding with a faux dark brown leather exterior

United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal 1854-1856, to Private James Clements, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac overlaid with a Gold appliqueALMA, INKERMANN (Pte Jas CLEMENTS. 2nd Bn R. Bde). Naming is period engraved in capitals. In silver, measuring 36 mm in diameter, contact marks, bruised, edge nicks, the claw having been rotated and re affixed, replacement ribbon, better than fine. Footnote: The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal approved on December 15, 1854, for issue to officers and men of British units (land and naval) which fought in the Crimean War of 1854 1856 against Russia.