This  superbly illustrated vintage cigar card features action at the Russian fortress of Bomarsund in the Baltic Sea in 1854 during the Crimean War aboard the Royal Navy Paddle Sloop HMS Hecla.

The reverse side provides further details of this action and the awarding of the VC to Charles Lucas.

Issued in 1980, this original card measures 9 x 5 cm.

In excellent condition.

Will be supplied in a protective plastic display sleeve and securely despatched.