a shield bearing the Union Jack to her right
and are secured in place with two magnetic metal rivets
obverse illustrating an iron cross in the centre surrounded by the inscription "STIFTUNG REICHSEHRENMAL"
with only minor enamel loss or chipping from wear
There is a white reinforcing patch sewn in the lower left corner beside the spine
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Hold a shield bearing the Union(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,