Medal commemorating the destruction of the Turkish fleet at Sinope, 1853

Medal commemorating the destruction of the Turkish fleet at Sinope, 1853. Obverse: Within a band with pearl ring, bust of the Sultan in a fez, aigrette, robe and orders (front) face (three-quarter left). Legend: 'ABDHUL-MEDJID-KHAN EMPEREUR DES OTTOMANS.' Three stars below. Reverse: A draped female figure, staff tipped with crescent and star in left hand, places with right hand a wreath on a bier, covered with a pall embroidered with anchors. An antique prow in front of it. Trophies both sides. Legend: 'EUROPE ILS SONT MORTS POUR TOI.' Exergue: 'SINOPE 1853.'

Object Details

ID: MEC0288
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Hart, L. J.
Places: Netherlands
Events: Crimean War: Destruction of the Turkish fleet at Sinope, 1853
Date made: 1853
People: Khan, Abdul Medjidfl
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 68 mm
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