Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction Sickness caught up to Erwin

Sickness caught up to Erwin again

the Order of the Yugoslav Crown and the Greek Legion of Honour

surrounded by the inscription ORDEN DE Sa

measuring 920 mm x 1

with a partial loss of function in the ears

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction Sickness caught up to ErwinAtik 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