HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (39mm, 16.81 g, 12h). Treaty of Paris and the End of the Crimean War. By an uncertain medallist. Dated 28 March 1854 and 30 March 1856. EF.Electronic Auction 546 British Medals, White Metal Sold For $ 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (39mm, 16.81 g, 12h). Treaty of Paris and the End of the Crimean War. By an uncertain medallist. Dated 28 March 1854 and 30 March 1856. WAR WITH RUSSIA DECLARED 28TH MACH 1854 PEACE RATIFIED AT PARIS MARCH 30TH 1856, TO/ COMMEMORATE/ THE CLOSE OF THE WAR/ UNDERTAKEN BY/ ENGLAND AND FRANCE/ AGAINST/ RUSSIAN AGGRESSION IN THE EAST/ THE TREATY OF PEACE/ VINDICATES NATIONAL/ INDEPENDENCE/ CHECKS RUSSIAN CONQUEST/ AND GIVES THE/ WORLD/ TRANQUILLITY / Mercury striding forward, flanked by Peace, blowing trumpet and hoding cornucopia, and Victory, holding palm frond and wreath; all atop tablet decorated with wreath, flanked by flags, and inscribed TREATY OF PEACE/ SIGNED AT PARIS/ MARCH 30 1856; above, radiant dove. BHM 2582; Eimer –. EF. |