United Kingdom. A Turkish Crimea Medal 1855-1856, British Issue, To Peter Mangan

In silver, engraved in running script "Peter Mangan" on the edge, obverse illustrating a cannon, weapons and the four Allied flags, inscribed "CRIMEA" above "1855" at the base, reverse illustrating the tughra representing Sultan Abdulmejid (1839-1861) above the Arabic date "1271" according to the Muslim calendar, within an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 36.5 mm (w) x 52 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate suspension, multiple contact marks, without ribbon, near fine.

Footnote: The Turkish Crimean War Medal is a campaign medal issued by Sultan Abdulmejid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854-1856. It was only awarded to those who survived the war and not to next of kin. There are three different issues of this medal for British, French, or Sardinian personnel. The medal was designed by James Robertson. British recipients also qualified for the British Crimea Medal.