Sardinian Crimea Medal
| Sardinian Crimea Medal | |
|---|---|
Obverse of the medal | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Presented by | the Kingdom of Sardinia |
| Eligibility | British, French and Sardinian personnel |
| Campaign(s) | Crimean War |
| Established | 6 June 1856 |
| Total recipients | 450 (British recipients) |
Ribbon bar | |
The Sardinian Crimean War Medal or, more formally, the silver medal for Military Valour for the Eastern Expedition 1855–1856 (Italian: Medaglia d’Argento al Valor Militare per la spedizione d’Oriente 1855–1856) was a gallantry medal awarded by King Victor Emmanuel II of Sardinia for bravery during the Crimean War (1855–1856) against the Russian Empire. It is a variant of the Sardinian Medal of Military Valor.