Crimea Medal Full Size Medal

The Crimea campaign medal was issued to British and French forces who took part in the Crimean War of 1854-56 against the Russians on the Crimean peninsular and surrounding waters.

The obverse of this medal has the profile of Queen Victoria and the reverse shows a Roman Soldier being crowned by the flying figure of Victory. The word CRIMEA  is written vertically to the left side. The ribbon is pale blue with yellow edges, and has a narrow width of 29mm.

This medal can be awarded with clasps to indicate the specific battle the individual took part in, 5 clasps were created - Alma, Balaklava, Inkerman, Sebastopol and Azoff. The maximum number of clasps awarded to 1 medal was 4. The clasps are silver in colour and are very ornate, shaped like oak leaves with the name of battle at an angle down the centre of the leaf and acorns to either side. The clasp needs to be attached to the medal with a metal pin.

Our museum quality replica full-size medals are made to the same exacting standards as the original and in line with MoD licensing. The full-size medal can be engraved on the edge with your service details and is supplied with 6 inches of loose ribbon. Medal mounting can be purchased in the options below should you require it.

Please note, clasps if required cost extra ontop of the medal price and the order will need to be bespokely made. Please allow up to 4-6 weeks for the completion of the medal with multiple clasps. Please call 01952510053 to recieve a price and place the order.