The Baltic Medal, Issued to the Fleet Concerned in the Baltic Waters During the Years 1854–55 1854 - 1855

The Baltic Medal, designed by William Wyon, is a bronze medal issued to commemorate the British fleet's involvement in the Baltic Sea during the Crimean War. It features a profile of Queen Victoria, crowned and bearing the inscription "VICTORIA REGINA." This medal was issued between 1854 and 1855 and is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The medal exemplifies the artistic style of the mid-19th century, featuring a classic and realistic depiction of the queen. The medal's historical significance and artistic execution make it an important artifact of the Crimean War.