Small Antique Cannonball from the Siege of Sevastopol (Sebastopol) c.1855

Antique Cannonball with Commemorative Plaque from the Siege of Sevastopol (Sebastopol) c.1855. Rare 2" diameter cannonball with brass plaque carrying the Russian Cyrillic legend "Memory of Sevastopol", on associated polished hardwood stand. The "Memory of Sevastopol" historical artifacts were a way for soldiers and the public to commemorate the hard-fought victory and the sacrifices made during the siege. A very unusual desk accessory or gift for those interested in the Siege of Sevastopol (known in English as Sebastopol at that time) and the wider history of the Crimean War.