Covering the period from 16 October 1853 – 30 March 1856.
Antagonists: the Allies, (Great Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire and Sardinia/Piedmont), vs the Russian Empire, (including the Duchy of Finland).
Theaters of Conflict: principally; Balkans, Crimean Peninsula, Black Sea, Baltic Sea; but also White Sea, Caucasus and Far East.
The collection consists principally of headdress and weaponry, but also includes some examples of uniform, accessories and equipment, etc., and is divided into three Galleries:
Galleries
Guest’s Gallery
If you have any items of your own that you would like to feature that other’s would be interested in seeing, please send some decent quality photos along with as good a description as you can give, and details of any known provenance. Please include your name, and tell us if you would like to be attributed or if you would prefer anonimity.
Gallery of External Exhibits
Here, we have taken the liberty of including various additional exhibits found in outside museums and other external sources which help to build a more comprehensive picture of surviving artefacts from the era. Our thanks go to all the custodians concerned.
Resources: The Crimean War
A general compendium of Crimean War related sources and information, including a bibliography, mediography and a select collection of reference points, contacts and links, etc.
Contents:
British Army Units in the Crimea
Chronological Table of Battles and Engagements of the Crimean War