Sardinian Crimea Medal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sardinian Crimea Medal |
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Obverse of the medal
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| Type | Campaign medal |
| Eligibility | British, French and Sardinian personnel |
| Campaign(s) | Crimean War |
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| Established | 6 June 1856 |
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The Sardinian Crimean War Medal was a special award given by King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia. It was also known as the "silver medal for Military Valour for the Eastern Expedition 1855–1856." This medal honored soldiers for their bravery during the Crimean War, which took place from 1855 to 1856. The war involved fighting against the Russian Empire. This medal was a type of the Sardinian Medal of Military Valor.
What the Medal Looks Like
The Sardinian Crimean War Medal is made of silver. It hangs from a blue ribbon that looks like it has waves.
Front and Back of the Medal
On the front, or obverse, of the medal, you can see a crown. It is surrounded by laurel and palm branches. These branches frame the Savoy family crest. The words "Al Valore Militare" are written on this side. This means "For Military Valour" or "For Military Bravery."
The back, or reverse, of the medal has the words "Spedizione d'Oriente 1854–1856." This means "Eastern Expedition 1854–1856." These words are outside a wreath made of laurel leaves. Inside the wreath, the name, rank, and army unit of the person who received the medal were usually carved.
Who Received the Medal?
This medal was given to soldiers from the Sardinian army. It was also awarded to other allied soldiers who fought alongside them. About 450 carefully chosen officers and men from the Royal Navy and British Army also received this medal.
Queen Victoria, who was the Queen of the United Kingdom at the time, gave special permission. This allowed British soldiers to wear the Sardinian medal on their uniforms.
See also
- British Crimean War Medal
- Turkish Order of the Medjidie
- Turkish Crimea Medal
- Baltic Medal
- Légion d'honneur
- Médaille militaire
