United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal, C. 1854 Auction A Miniature Order of the

A Miniature  Order of the White Falcon in Gold - Knight Cross - Three-piece construction

purple heart ribbon split behind oak leaf cluster

Balaklava (PETER RUTHERFORD

constructed of silver and enamel

The order was created by Antonio Guzmán Blanco on September 14

United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal, C. 1854 Auction A Miniature Order of theInstituted on December 15, 1854. A silver medal, obverse featuring the left facing effigy of Queen Victoria surrounded by the inscription VICTORIA REGINA, reverse presents the winged figure of victory placing a wreath crown on a soldiers head, with the inscription CRIMEA vertically on the left side of the medal, suspended by a scroll suspension, unnamed, measures36. 25mm (w) x 45. 60mm (h inclusive of suspension bar), 35. 4 grams, missing ribbon, dark