Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Archive the reverse of the pinback

the reverse of the pinback stamped with a Präsidialkanzlei code of “21” for maker Gebrüder Godet & Co

While serving with H

hallmarked with an eagle on the ring

on a thick moisture-resistance black cloth patch

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Archive the reverse of the pinback(Atik Girid Madalyasi). Instituted in 1868. In silver, Hijri calendar dated "" (1285 = 1868 1869 on the Gregorian calendar) on the reverse, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, on incorrect replacement ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Crete Medal (AKA Medal of Atik Girit) was instituted in 1868 and awarded to the soldiers who fought on the island of Crete. The island was part of the Ottoman Empire in 1866, however,