United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal 1854-1856, 62Nd (Wiltshire) Regiment Of Foot Newly Listed green and yellow screen-printed inks

green and yellow screen-printed inks

5 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

side panels were removed and dark brown sweet band stitched onto the base of the cap

the reverse bears the inscription “DAS VATERLAND DEM SOHNE” (THE FATHERLAND OF THE SON) encompassed by an oak leaf wreath with a ribbon tied at the top

United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal 1854-1856, 62Nd (Wiltshire) Regiment Of Foot Newly Listed green and yellow screen-printed inksSEBASTOPOL (3566 Pte J. McGRATH. 62nd FOOT.). Naming is engraved in italic capitals. In silver, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, replacement ribbon, fine. Footnote: In January 1854, with war brewing in the Black Sea, the 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment of Foot put on notice for service in Crimea. The regiment saw action in the Crimean War as part of the Second Division. The regiment participated in the Siege of Sevastopol in the winter of 1854. On