Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Archive the interior with the surface

the interior with the surface rust more pronounced in the dome and on the liner band

giving rise to the satirical regimental motto of "thou shalt not kill

the Machine Gun

numbered #1272781

integral ring on the reverse

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Archive the interior with the surface(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,