A BALTIC MEDAL 1854-55 PRIVATLE NAMED TO F.C. BELLAMY H.M.S....

A BALTIC MEDAL 1854-55 PRIVATLE NAMED TO F.C. BELLAMY H.M.S. BLENHEIM BOMERSUND. A Baltic medal privately named F.C. Bellamy H.M.S. Blenheim Bomersund Aug 16 1854. The Battle of Bomarsund took place in 1854 as part of the Baltic campaign. The action on the 15th and 16th August refers to the bombardment of the Bomarsund fortress by the Navy and land based guns, after a long and sustained attack the surrender was given to the British and French forces. Provenance: The Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Benskin Green Collection, loaned to 'The Wardrobe' Military museum Salisbury by Dr J. Green 1982 - 2026.

Estimate:£200

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