Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Auction 52 mm (w) x 86

52 mm (w) x 86

consisting of a reinforced cotton-blended red bad

The interior of the cap has a 25-mm wide sweatband constructed of buckram with a finish of black lacquer

insignia conjoined to the belt loop on the right side

the reverse is backed by black fabric and is stamped in white

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Auction 52 mm (w) x 86(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,