Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Hold measuring 39 mm (w) x

measuring 39 mm (w) x 72 mm (h - inclusive of crown adorned by cross)

There is a white reinforcing patch sewn in the lower left corner beside the spine

“Prinz Eugen” Model 1765

Edward VII (238263

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Hold measuring 39 mm (w) x(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,