United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal, C. 1854 Auction with monogram of Kaiser Friedrich

with monogram of Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III and Prussian royal crown on the upper arm

Nine days after enlisting

Oakleaves to the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

purple heart ribbon split behind oak leaf cluster

The order was created by Antonio Guzmán Blanco on September 14

United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal, C. 1854 Auction with monogram of Kaiser FriedrichInstituted 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