Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction reverse inscribed with four Japanese

reverse inscribed with four Japanese characters

The Order was awarded to individuals who displayed actions that had enhanced the prestige and goals of the Crown of Spain

15 mm x 150 mm)

Vossstrasse 2" (The Minister of State and Chief of the Presidential Chancellery of the Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor / Berlin IO

Masthead entitled "The State of Vermont" flanked by the United States coat-of-arms on the left and the State of Vermont coat-of-arms on the right

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction reverse inscribed with four JapaneseAtik Girid Madalyasi. Instituted in 1868. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm, light contact, missing its original suspension, incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: Although uprisings among the Greek inhabitants of the island of Crete had been occurring for years, an outright revolt began on May 14, 1866, when a group of Greek citizens demanded lower taxes and changes in the court system. Although their demands were met, Ottoman troops were