Turkey. A Siege Of Kars Medal (Kars Madalyasi), Silver Grade 1855 Auction Archive he is shown as Fred

he is shown as Fred John Brown in the Bradford Infantry Company

with clearly marked reverse

Approximately 150 such gold medals were struck and presented to distinguished dignitaries

Frieda Elisa Paustian (maiden name Metzger)

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Turkey. A Siege Of Kars Medal (Kars Madalyasi), Silver Grade 1855 Auction Archive he is shown as Fred" Silver, measuring 36. 7 mm, replacement ribbon, light contact, very fine. Footnote: The Siege of Kars was the last major operation of the Crimean War. In June 1855, attempting to alleviate pressure on the defence of Sevastopol, Emperor Alexander II ordered General Nikolay Muravyov to lead his troops against areas of Ottoman interest in Asia Minor. Uniting disparate contingents under his command into a strong corps of 25,725 soldiers, 96 light guns,