United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal, C. 1854 United Republic of set on a blackened metal

set on a blackened metal boutonniere

reverse inscribed "ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE" inside an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves formed by two branches with a flowing ribbon tied in a bow at the junction

maker's label inscribed "HAUPTMUNZAMT WIEN III

with label

Intact enamels on the orders

United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal, C. 1854 United Republic of set on a blackened metalInstituted on December 15, 1854. A silver medal, obverse featuring the left facing effigy of Queen Victoria surrounded by the inscription VICTORIA REGINA, reverse presents the winged figure of victory placing a wreath crown on a soldiers head, with the inscription CRIMEA vertically on the left side of the medal, suspended by a scroll suspension, unnamed, measures36. 25mm (w) x 45. 60mm (h inclusive of suspension bar), 35. 4 grams, missing ribbon, dark