Sardinian Crimea Medal
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The Sardinian Crimean War Medal or, more formally, the silver medal for Military Valour for the Eastern Expedition 1855–1856 (Italian: Medaglia d’Argento al Valor Militare per la spedizione d’Oriente 1855–1856) was a gallantry medal awarded by King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia for bravery during the Crimean War (1855–1856) against the Russian Empire. It is a variant of the Sardinian Medal of Military Valor.
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Sardinian Crimea Medal | |
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Type | Campaign medal |
Presented by | the Kingdom of Sardinia |
Eligibility | British, French and Sardinian personnel |
Campaign(s) | Crimean War |
Established | 6 June 1856 |
Total recipients | 450 (British recipients) |
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