United Kingdom. A Crimea War Medal Hold South West Africa (now Namibia)

South West Africa (now Namibia) to Nicolaas Jacobas Wagner and Elizabeth Gilchrist Eadie

Both sides of the helmet feature a brass disc with a large five-pointed star in high relief to cover the ears

This date is probably set too early

the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-HILFSDIENST” (“FOR WAR ASSISTANCE”)

Lieutenant Lochman was killed in a seaplane accident at Coco Solo

United Kingdom. A Crimea War Medal Hold South West Africa (now Namibia)Instituted December 15 1854. A Crimea Medal, unnamed, on replacement ribbon with SEBASTOPOL clasp, heavy contact marks and bruises to rim, very dark patina, in near very fine condition. Footnote: The Crimea Medal was established by General Order on December 15, 1854, to reward Officers, Non Commissioned Officers, and other ranks of the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines in recognition of service in the Crimea from 1854 1856 during the Crimean