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Medal - Victoria Battle of Balaclava, white metal
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1854 |
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| Diameter | 41 mm |
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| Obverse description | Dynamic battle scene in high relief depicting mounted cavalry soldiers in combat, charging to the left across the field. A field cannon with wheel is shown prominently in the lower portion of the design. The legend BALAKLAVA arcs along the upper periphery in raised Latin letters. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears an entirely textual design listing the British military units engaged at the Battle of Balaclava, organised by division. The inscription names the 1st Division, 4th Division, and Cavalry Division regiments, along with Royal Artillery and Royal Engineers, and concludes with the date OCTR 25TH 1854 along the lower arc. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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