Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Hold obverse illustrating an iron cross

obverse illustrating an iron cross in the centre surrounded by the inscription "STIFTUNG REICHSEHRENMAL"

Guerard with glass covering

Edward VII (238263

the reverse bears a central Iron Cross Paty with oak leaves at the bottom

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

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Hold obverse illustrating an iron cross(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,