United Kingdom. A Fine Framed Crimea Medal 1854-1856 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and pinned with dual zink

and pinned with dual zink rank pips and aluminum numerals “13”

His second brush with death came ten days later at Vimy

a Fire Brigade 40-Year Long Service Medal

The handle grip consists of two pieces of black bakelite

he served with the Field Railways Traffic Office

United Kingdom. A Fine Framed Crimea Medal 1854-1856 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and pinned with dual zink3 Clasps SEBASTOPOL, INKERMANN, ALMA. In silver, measuring 36 mm in diameter, exhibiting slight tarnishing, original frayed ribbon with a bow tie at its top end, encased within an ornate frame under glass, the frame lined in maroon felt and bearing a plaque engraved "J. A. Taut. 1832 1899." that is secured in place via two pins, with some silvering wear evident on the wooden frame, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Crimea Medal was a campaign medal