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United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal Pair to Pte G. Dyer, 6th Dragoon Guards
United Kingdom. A Crimea Medal Pair to Pte G. Dyer, 6th Dragoon Guards
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Instituted December 15, 1854. In silver, full size, rim officially engraved PTE G. DYER. 6TH DGN GDS , with a SEBASTOPOL clasp, edge bruises (specifically at 5 o’clock obverse) with contact marks and scratches throughout, remains in near very fine condition.
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Instituted 1854. In silver, full size, reverse bears Savoya text “LA CRIMEA 1855”, rim engraved PTE G. DYER. 6TH DN GDS , on swivel suspension, light wear, very fine.
Footnote: G. Dyer is not on the casualty roll for Crimea.
The 6th Dragoon Guards served in the Crimean War as part of the British Heavy Brigade. They played a key role in the Charge of the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava in October 1854, successfully attacking and driving back a larger Russian cavalry force. Their disciplined performance in this rare cavalry victory earned the regiment recognition and contributed to the British defense during the campaign.
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