Lot 16
Crimean Rifle Brigade
"Behind The Wire" - Medal and Militaria Sale | M25001
Auction: 17 September 2025 at 14:00 BST
Description
Crimean War Medal 1854-55 with 4 Clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol, awarded to G. Brown 1st Battalion The Rifle Brigade, (G. Brown. 1st Batn Rifle Bde),Officially Impressed, heavily toned fine, (1)
1st Rifle Bde in the Crimea
In 1852 HRH Prince Albert, the Prince Consort took over the role of colonel-in-chief. When the Crimean War broke out in 1853 the Rifle Brigade sent two battalions which fought at the Battle of Alma, where one of the battalions led the advance across the Alma River in September 1854. The regiment also saw action at the Battle of Inkerman in November 1854 and at the Siege of Sevastopol in winter 1854. Eight members of the regiment were awarded Victoria Crosses during the Crimean War.
