Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Auction seeing skirmish action against the

seeing skirmish action against the rebels before being mustered out on July 31

A cap badge consisting of skull and bones

light brown cotton reverse with five black clips for uniform attachment

printed and bound in Great Britain at The Pitman Press of Bath

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Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Auction seeing skirmish action against the(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,