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Medal commemorating the fall of Sebastopol, 1855; obverse Long Caption: Medal commemorating the fall of Sebastopol, 1855. Obverse: Naval trophy of flags of the victors, behind this are the scales of justice, laurel wreath and rays; in front a plaque of a ship sinking in front of a town. In exergue: a snake cut in two among grasses. Legend: 'FALL OF SEBASTOPOL SEP 18th 1855'. Reverse: Laurel wreath surround, with a ribbon bearing the name of the allies - 'ENGLAND' 'SARDINIA' 'FRANCE' 'TURKEY'. Inscription: 'THE ALLIES GIVE PEACE TO EUROPE MARCH 30TH 1856.' Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: MEC2878 Artist: unknown Date: 1856 Medium: bronze Size: 51 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.