Russia, Imperial. A Crimean War Campaign Medal Province of China Golden Cross of Merit with

Golden Cross of Merit with Crown – in bronze gilt and enamels

the interior of the lid lined with a padded silk material embossed with “Monetaria Nationala” in capitalized gilt lettering

although with non-removable lug bars

Commander's Neck Badge - in bronze gilt (marked BRONZE on the rim) 45 x 65mm

Returned to duty 21 days later

Russia, Imperial. A Crimean War Campaign Medal Province of China Golden Cross of Merit withLight bronze version, obverse illustrating the intertwining, crowned cyphers of Emperors Nicholas I and Alexander II topped by the all seeing eye emanating flaming rays, inscribed "1853 1854 1855 1856" below the cyphers, reverse inscribed "We Have Set Out Hopes in Thee O Lord, Let Us Never Be Ashamed" in Russian, measures 28. 0 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h), worn on a St. George ribbon, dark patina, very fine.