Lot 117
An estate of a Crimean fighter with battle clasps and miniatures
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A104m | Live auction | 875 Lots
Hammer price € 1,200
Show related lotsDescription
Order of Medjidie, decoration 5th class of silver, faceted, medallion of 18 carat gold, both order and crescent moon clasp enamelled in red (isolated minor chips), with gilt, enamelled miniature. Silver Crimea Medal with year cypher "1855" and miniature (blackened). Silver British Crimea Medal with year cypher "1854" and portrait "Victoria Regina" in relief (without edge inscription) with the combat clasps "Sebastopol" and "Alma", matching miniature with combat clasp "Sebastopol". French Legion of Honour of the Second Empire, Knight’s Cross (width approx. 40 mm, enamel chipped) with miniature (also chipped). All decorations on a ribbon. In an old replacement case. Slightly damaged in places, traces of use and age. Rare.Provenance: Directly from family possession.
Condition: II Questions about the lot?
