Crimean War 1854, set of three medals for Alma, Balaclava and Inkerman, white metal, by Pinches, in velvet-lined case of issue, very rare as a cased set, attractive

Medal 1 - The Battle of Alma 1854

Obv: troops advance behind standard bearer, ALMA on rock below, date SEPTEMBER 20TH 1854 above

Rev: details of the British regiments and units partaking in the battle, in 18 lines

Condition: about as issued; Diameter: 41mm

References: BHM 2539; E 1490

Medal 2 - The Battle of Balaclava 1854

Obv: Dragoons charge against the enemy, BALAKLAVA below

Rev: details of the British regiments and units partaking in the battle, and date OCTR 25th 1854

Condition: about as issued; Diameter: 41mm

Reference: BHM 2540; E 1491

Medal 3 - The Battle of Inkerman 1854

Obv: British Grenadiers advance onto enemy lines, INKERMANN above

Rev: details of the British regiments and units partaking in the battle arranged as a rose, date NOVr 5 1854 at centre

Condition: about as issued; Diameter: 41mm

Reference: BHM 2541; E 1492

Notes: These medals depict the three great Allied victories of 1854. The Crimean War began as a Franco-British intervention on Turkey's behalf to prevent Russian expansion. The peace treaty ending the war was signed in 1856.

Price £450