His surname is spelled variously as Roach and Roache in official records
in heavily silvered bronze
on loop for suspension from period original blue ribbon
the regiment was sent to Italy
The Iron Cross Document is dated the 16th of November
Turkey: Ottoman Empire. A Crimea War Medal 1854-1856, Sardinia Issue Auction Archive His surname is spelled variously(Krm Harbi Madalyas). Instituted in 1855. In silver, reverse inscribed "LA CRIMEA" (Sardinia Issue), measuring 36. 8 mm in diameter, four prominent gouges evident on the reverse, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, replacement ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Turkish Crimean War Medal is a campaign medal issued by Sultan Abdlmecid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854 1956. It was only awarded to those who