RUSSIA. Alexander II (1855-81). Medal. (1856). Awarded to participants of military action in the Crimean War.
Obv: 1853–1854–1855–1856.
Crowned monograms of Nicholas I and Alexander II.
Rev: HA TЯ / ГOCПOДИ / УПОВАХОМЪ, ДА / НЕ ПОCТЫДИМCЯ / ВО ВЕКИ (God, in You we trust, long may we not feel ashamed for centuries) in five lines.
Cf. Diakov 654.1 (set within cross for the clergy) and 654.2 (clasp attached to top for the soldiers).
Condition: Extremely fine.
Weight: 10.03 g.
Diameter: 28 mm.