Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers Hold Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids

Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids

40 mm (w) x 42

reverse with inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”)

completing at each end with a silvered zink adornment

A Franco-Prussian War Merit Medal 1870-1871 for Combatants - Bronze gilt

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers Hold Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids(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