1855 Turkish Crimea Medal to the 39th Regiment of Foot - Sardinian issue
The Order is currently awarded in Spain in recognition of length of service to the nation
the reverse centre bears a crowned woman figure holding a spear and shield and is inscribed with “GUERRE PER L’ INDIPENDENZA E L’UNITA D’ITALIA” (WARS FOR INDEPENDENCE AND UNITY OF ITALY)
marked "FABRICADO EN CUBA / ANTIGUA VILARDEBO Y RIERA TALLER 06 JOYEIRA DRACONBS 53 HABANA" on the inside lid
This entry after the fact is confirmed on the 16th of June 1937 by a captain in the military office in Kirchheimbolanden
Canada, Cef. A British War Medal, Canadian Railway Troops Auction 1855 Turkish Crimea Medal to(2125338 SPR. A. H. V. COVE. C. R. T.). Naming is officially impressed. Bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Pay Records and Discharge Certificates. Footnote: Arthur Henry Victor Cove was born on November 10, 1885 in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, England, the son of Mark Cove and Elizabeth Cove, both later of Oakridge,