Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 United Republic of The reverse identifies him as

The reverse identifies him as Johann Schmied

King's crown

the seal inscribed "CLERK OF THE PEACE / COUNTY OF YORK" with the County's coat-of-arms in the centre

constructed of rolled silvered bullion wire in the shape of a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons

Footnote: George Herbert Hawkes was born on June 25

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 United Republic of The reverse identifies him asSilistre Madalyasi. Instituted in 1854. Type I. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, dark patina, edge nicks, light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Siege of Silistria took place during the Crimean War. In this action, Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistria. While initially successful, the Russians were forced after several weeks to abandon the siege and retreat due to political pressure. This