Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal Auction 33 mm x 36

33 mm x 36

engraved "1946-1996" on the hanger

intricate detail

Knights cross Fourth Class

attached via a large prong and stitched to the sash ribbon

Russian 1853-1856 Crimean War Medal Auction 33 mm x 36Russian 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