Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal Newly Listed Gold) and enamels

Gold) and enamels

Those which were not distributed until after Christmas were sent out with a card wishing the recipient a "victorious new year"

He proceeded to England on April 11

John (Hannah) Fraser of Aberdeen

surmounted by a beaver and framed by a ribbon banner inscribed "VINCIT OMNIA VERIT" (Truth Conquers All)

Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal Newly Listed Gold) and enamelsRussian 1853 1856 Crimean War Medal Bronze, 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, 28 mm, ribbon wrapped around a five sided cardboard frame, cleaned, light contact, very fine. Footnote: The medal was