Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers GTRexclude The letter carries a machine-written

The letter carries a machine-written signature

Royal Armoured Corps   Military Cross

one of the first two Oblates to come to the West

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Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers GTRexclude The letter carries a machine-written(Aaka Madalyasi). Instituted in 1840. In silver, measuring 29. 7 mm in diameter, a hole drilled near the top edge for suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Acre was awarded to the officers and soldiers who fought in the Battle of Acre, including the military personnel of the allies of the Ottoman Empire. The Battle of Acre (also known as the Fourth Battle of Acre) occurred on November 3, 1840. Mehmet Ali had refused