Footnote: In October 1901
white metal cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border
edge wear and light contact evident on the exterior
retaining about 90% of its original silver wash
an excellent example in mint and unissued condition
France, Napoleon Iii Kingdom. A Medaille De Crimee, Traktir Bar certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: In October 1901A British Issued silver Crimea Medal, unnamed as issued, with French made silver Traktir Campaign clasp, on period ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Crimea Medals issued to members of allied French forces were often issued with unofficial French bars: Traktir, Tchernaia, Mer d'Azoff, and Malakof, in addition to the five British clasps: Alma, Inkerman, Azoff, Balaklava and Sebastopol. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection",