Osmanlı İmparatorlugu - Kırım Madalyası (Sardunya Krallığı Tipi) 1854 BB

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1271 (1855), Turkish Crimea War Medal (Kirim Harbi Madalyasi), Ottoman Sultan's tughra with the year AH1271 on all versions / a cannon standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, an anchor and a mortar. There are four flags to the rear of these three items which can be used to identify the country to which the medal was intended. This will be for either a soldier from Great Britain, France, or Sardinia. The identifying flag is the central right hand flag, positioned above the anchor. It is either the Union Flag for Great Britain, the tricolour for France, or the flag of the Kingdom of Italy for Sardinia, based on the Italian tricolore. This example was issued for Italian troops with the legend LA CRIMEA 1855 in exergue, with suspender, hanger and ribbon, cleaned EF. 

This campaign medal was issued by Sultan Abdul Mejid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854-56. There are three different issues of this medal for those issued to British, French or Sardinian personnel.

Estimate: 275-325 USD

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1271 (1855), Turkish Crimea War Medal (Kirim Harbi Madalyasi), Ottoman Sultan's tughra with the year AH1271 on all versions / a cannon standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, an anchor and a mortar. There are four flags to the rear of these three items which can be used to identify the country to which the medal was intended. This will be for either a soldier from Great Britain, France, or Sardinia. The identifying flag is the central right hand flag, positioned above the anchor. It is either the Union Flag for Great Britain, the tricolour for France, or the flag of the Kingdom of Italy for Sardinia, based on the Italian tricolore. This example was issued for Italian troops with the legend LA CRIMEA 1855 in exergue, with suspender, hanger and partial ribbon, cleaned EF.

This campaign medal was issued by Sultan Abdul Mejid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854-56. There are three different issues of this medal for those issued to British, French or Sardinian personnel.

Estimate: 275-325 USD

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1271 (1855), Turkish Crimea War Medal (Kirim Harbi Madalyasi), Ottoman Sultan's tughra with the year AH1271 / a cannon standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, an anchor and a mortar. There are four flags to the rear of these three items which can be used to identify the country to which the medal was intended. This will be for either a soldier from Great Britain, France, or Sardinia. The identifying flag is the central right hand flag, positioned above the anchor. It is either the Union Flag for Great Britain, the tricolour for France, or the flag of the Kingdom of Italy for Sardinia, based on the Italian tricolore. This example was issued for Italian troops with the legend LA CRIMEA 1855 in exergue, with suspender, hanger and ribbon, miniature medal, EF. 

This campaign medal was issued by Sultan Abdul Mejid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854-56. There are three different issues of this medal for those issued to British, French or Sardinian personnel.

Osmanlı İmparatorlugu - Kırım Madalyası (Fransız Tipi) 1854 BB

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1271 (1855), Turkish Crimea War Medal (Kirim Harbi Madalyasi), Ottoman Sultan's tughra with the year AH1271 on all versions / a cannon standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, an anchor and a mortar. There are four flags to the rear of these three items which can be used to identify the country to which the medal was intended. This will be for either a soldier from Great Britain, France, or Sardinia. The identifying flag is the central right hand flag, positioned above the anchor. It is either the Union Flag for Great Britain, the tricolour for France, or the flag of the Kingdom of Italy for Sardinia, based on the Italian tricolore. This example was issued for French troops with the legend LA CRIMÉE 1855 in exergue, pierced for suspender (now lacking), VF. 

This campaign medal was issued by Sultan Abdul Mejid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854-56. There are three different issues of this medal for those issued to British, French or Sardinian personnel.

Estimate: 225-275 USD

Osmanlı İmparatorlugu - Kırım Madalyası (İngiliz Tipi) 1854 BB

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1271 (1855), Turkish Crimea War Medal (Kirim Harbi Madalyasi), Ottoman Sultan's tughra with the year AH1271 on all versions / a cannon standing upon the Imperial Russian flag, an anchor and a mortar. There are four flags to the rear of these three items which can be used to identify the country to which the medal was intended. This will be for either a soldier from Great Britain, France, or Sardinia. The identifying flag is the central right hand flag, positioned above the anchor. It is either the Union Flag for Great Britain, the tricolour for France, or the flag of the Kingdom of Italy for Sardinia, based on the Italian tricolore. This example was issued for French troops with the legend LA CRIMÉE 1855 in exergue, pierced for suspender (now lacking), VF. 

This campaign medal was issued by Sultan Abdul Mejid I of the Ottoman Empire to allied military personnel involved in the Crimean War of 1854-56. There are three different issues of this medal for those issued to British, French or Sardinian personnel.

Estimate: 225-275 USD

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Cedid Girit Madalyası 1914 BB

WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Turkey and The Ottoman Empire, The wars against them and other related medals
Turkey, Abdul Hamid II (AH 1293-1327 / 1876-1909 AD), Silver Cedid Girid (New Crete) Medal, clasp dated 1332/1914, with crossed sabres (Pere 1124; Eldem p.319 and pp.450-452 for clasp; Denisenko p.42). About extremely fine.
ex Islamic Coin Auction 14, 8 July 2008, lot 662

Estimate: £250-300

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Yunan Muharebesi Madalyası 1897 BB

 TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1314 (1897), NP-1112, Medal for the War with Greece (Yunan Muharabsei Madalyasi), pierced for suspension as usual with ribbon, the face with the tughra of Abdul Hamid II encircled by a laurel wreath with a rose at the base / inscribed 'Greek War, Day - Sunday, 23rd of Zilkade (Dhu'l-Qa'da, the 11th month of the Islamic calendar), AH1314 (=1897AD), VF, R. 

The War of 1897 between Greece and the Ottoman Empire lasted just 30 days. Initially, the cause was the landing of elements of the Greek army on Crete on 21 January 1897 in support of an uprising by the Greek population against Ottoman rule. The Great Powers intervened, making Crete an international protectorate. A Greek army under Prince Constantine then advanced into Ottoman Thessaly and Macedonia and another into Epirus. In the ensuing fighting the Greeks were outnumbered and forced to retreat. Again, the Great Powers intervened and the Sultan ordered a ceasefire on 20 May. A treaty was signed on 20 September under which Greece was obliged to pay compensation. The medal was awarded to Ottoman military who resisted the Greek incursions. The medal is now quite rare and this suspension quite ornate and very unusual.

Estimate: 225-275 USD

 TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1314 (1897), NP-1112, Medal for the War with Greece (Yunan Muharabsei Madalyasi) with decorative crescent silver suspension, circular silver medal, pierced for suspension, the face with the tughra of Abdul Hamid II encircled by a laurel wreath with a rose at the base / inscribed 'Greek War, Day - Sunday, 23rd of Zilkade (Dhu'l-Qa'da, the 11th month of the Islamic calendar), AH1314 (=1897AD), VF, R. 

The War of 1897 between Greece and the Ottoman Empire lasted just 30 days. Initially, the cause was the landing of elements of the Greek army on Crete on 21 January 1897 in support of an uprising by the Greek population against Ottoman rule. The Great Powers intervened, making Crete an international protectorate. A Greek army under Prince Constantine then advanced into Ottoman Thessaly and Macedonia and another into Epirus. In the ensuing fighting the Greeks were outnumbered and forced to retreat. Again, the Great Powers intervened and the Sultan ordered a ceasefire on 20 May. A treaty was signed on 20 September under which Greece was obliged to pay compensation. The medal was awarded to Ottoman military who resisted the Greek incursions. The medal is now quite rare and this suspension quite ornate and very unusual.

Estimate: 225-275 USD

TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1314 (1897), NP-1112, Medal for the War with Greece (Yunan Muharabsei Madalyasi) with unusual ornate decorative crescent suspension with semi-precious stone attached to ribbon, circular silver medal, pierced for suspension, the face with the tughra of Abdul Hamid II encircled by a laurel wreath with a rose at the base / inscribed 'Greek War, Day - Sunday, 23rd of Zilkade (Dhu'l-Qa'da, the 11th month of the Islamic calendar), AH1314 (=1897AD), EF to About Unc, R. 

The War of 1897 between Greece and the Ottoman Empire lasted just 30 days. Initially, the cause was the landing of elements of the Greek army on Crete on 21 January 1897 in support of an uprising by the Greek population against Ottoman rule. The Great Powers intervened, making Crete an international protectorate. A Greek army under Prince Constantine then advanced into Ottoman Thessaly and Macedonia and another into Epirus. In the ensuing fighting the Greeks were outnumbered and forced to retreat. Again, the Great Powers intervened and the Sultan ordered a ceasefire on 20 May. A treaty was signed on 20 September under which Greece was obliged to pay compensation. The medal was awarded to Ottoman military who resisted the Greek incursions. The medal is now quite rare and this suspension quite ornate and very unusual.

Estimate: 325-350 USD

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Karadağ Madalyası 1862 BB.jpg

TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR medal, AH1279 (1862), NP-1106, Montenegrin-Ottoman War Medal (Karadag Madalyasi), script above crescent / Turkish flag flying over the mountains of Karadag (Montenegro), a cannon in the foreground, karadag and date 1279 on scroll in exergue, pierced for suspension as usual with original ribbon, Fine to VF, RR. 

The war ended with the Convention of Scutari of August 31, 1862. Montenegro was forced to acknowledge Ottoman suzerainty, however the terms were generous because the Ottomans wanted to win Montenegrin goodwill. The borders of 1859 were restored, the Montenegrins were allowed to import any goods, except arms, through Ottoman territory and to rent agricultural lands. Awarded in silver only to the Ottoman Forces and Artillery Brigades commanded by Omar Pasha which defeated the uprising in Montenegro.

Estimate: 475-525 USD

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Rusya Muharebesi Madalyası 1877 BB

TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, AR medal, AH1294 (1877), NP-1121, Turkish-Russian War Medal (Rusya Muharebesi Madalyasi), tughra with year below all with wreath / star above a rising sun framed by gun, bayonets and flags, including Arabic inscription on crescent, pierced as usual for hanging, with original ring, suspender and white & red ribbon, EF, RR. The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 was a conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Eastern Orthodox coalition led by the Russian Empire and composed of several Balkan countries. The war was fought both in the Balkans and in the Caucasus. Additional factors for the conflict include the Russian hopes of recovering territorial losses suffered during the Crimean War, re-establishing itself in the Black Sea and supporting the political movement attempting to free Balkan nations from the Ottoman Empire.

Estimate: 375-425 USD

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Gümüş Hilal-i Ahmer Madalyası 1912 BB

TURKEY: Mehmet V, 1909-1918, AR medal, AH1339, Hilal-i Ahmer (Red Crescent) Medal, circular silver medal with large decorative suspension bar with the tughra of Sultan Mehmed Reshad V below a white enamel bar inscribed in Arabic letters 'Ottoman Red Crescent Association'; the face with a circular central white enamel medallion bearing a red enamel left-facing crescent, ornate scrolling to left and right, a laurel spray below and inscribed above in Arabic letters 'Humane Assistance'; the reverse plain but for decorative scrolled tulips around the edge; with pin for suspension with original ribbon, EF, RRRR. 

The medal was instituted in 1903 to reward outstanding meritorious service to the Ottoman Red Crescent Association. The Association was founded on 11 June 1868, at the same time as many Red Cross Societies. The medal was awarded from its inception in 1903 until the establishment of the Turkish Republic in 1923. The medal is hard to find, especially with its suspension and year bars.

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Bronz Hilal-i Ahmer Madalyası 1912 BB

TURKEY: Mehmet V, 1909-1918, AE medal, AH1330, Hilal-i Ahmer (Red Crescent) Medal, circular bronze medal with large decorative suspension bar with the tughra of Sultan Mehmed Reshad V below a white enamel bar inscribed in Arabic letters 'Ottoman Red Crescent Association'; the face with a circular central white enamel medallion bearing a red enamel left-facing crescent, ornate scrolling to left and right, a laurel spray below and inscribed above in Arabic letters 'Humane Assistance'; the reverse plain but for decorative scrolled tulips around the edge; on original parade-mounted ribbon with gilt-edged white enamel rectangular year bar with concave ends dated in gilt letters '1329-1328' (AH1329-1328 = AD1910-1911) with pin for suspension with original ribbon and case of issue, EF, RR. 

The medal was instituted in 1903 to reward outstanding meritorious service to the Ottoman Red Crescent Association. The Association was founded on 11 June 1868, at the same time as many Red Cross Societies. The medal was awarded from its inception in 1903 until the establishment of the Turkish Republic in 1923. The medal is hard to find, especially with its suspension and year bars.

Estimate: 550-650 USD

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Girit Madalyası 1868 BB

TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR medal, AH1285 (1868), NP-1108, The Cretan Revolt Medal (Girid Madalyasi), 1st issue, the tughra of Abdul Aziz above a double crescent / panoramic view of the island of Crete, the word "Girid" (Crete) below, with date AH1285 (1868) below, piecred as usual, with suspender red ribbon which appears original, a few surface contact marks, EF, R. 

Although uprisings among the Greek inhabitants of the island of Crete had been occurring for years, an outright revolt began on May 14, 1866, when a group of Greek citizens demanded lower taxes and changes in the court system. Although their demands were met, Ottoman troops were mobilized immediately, expecting outright rebellion. This became a self-fulfilling prophecy, and fighting broke out between Cretan Greeks and Turkish solders. Thousands of Greek volunteers arrived on the island from the mainland, and the Greek government appealed to the Western powers to intervene on their behalf. Britain and Austria, however, were opposed to intervention for the time being. Thus, the Ottoman armies achieved one of their most uncompromised victories of the century, settling the affair in 1869. The Empire was able to retain Crete in some form for another 43 years. The original ribbon color of this medal is believed to have been solid red.

TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR medal, AH1285 (1868), NP-1108, The Cretan Revolt Medal (Girid Madalyasi), 1st issue, the tughra of Abdul Aziz above a double crescent / panoramic view of the island of Crete, the word "Girid" (Crete) below, with date AH1285 (1868) below, piecred as usual, with ring, loop and green and red ribbon which appears original, Fine to VF, R. 

Although uprisings among the Greek inhabitants of the island of Crete had been occurring for years, an outright revolt began on May 14, 1866, when a group of Greek citizens demanded lower taxes and changes in the court system. Although their demands were met, Ottoman troops were mobilized immediately, expecting outright rebellion. This became a self-fulfilling prophecy, and fighting broke out between Cretan Greeks and Turkish solders. Thousands of Greek volunteers arrived on the island from the mainland, and the Greek government appealed to the Western powers to intervene on their behalf. Britain and Austria, however, were opposed to intervention for the time being. Thus, the Ottoman armies achieved one of their most uncompromised victories of the century, settling the affair in 1869. The Empire was able to retain Crete in some form for another 43 years. The original ribbon color of this medal is believed to have been solid red.

Estimate: 275-325 USD

TURKEY: Abdul Aziz, 1861-1876, AR medal, AH1285 (1868), NP-1108, The Cretan Revolt Medal (Girid Madalyasi), 1st issue, the tughra of Abdul Aziz above a double crescent / panoramic view of the island of Crete, the word "Girid" (Crete) below, with date AH1285 (1868) below, piecred as usual, with original suspender, Fine to VF, R. 

Although uprisings among the Greek inhabitants of the island of Crete had been occurring for years, an outright revolt began on May 14, 1866, when a group of Greek citizens demanded lower taxes and changes in the court system. Although their demands were met, Ottoman troops were mobilized immediately, expecting outright rebellion. This became a self-fulfilling prophecy, and fighting broke out between Cretan Greeks and Turkish solders. Thousands of Greek volunteers arrived on the island from the mainland, and the Greek government appealed to the Western powers to intervene on their behalf. Britain and Austria, however, were opposed to intervention for the time being. Thus, the Ottoman armies achieved one of their most uncompromised victories of the century, settling the affair in 1869. The Empire was able to retain Crete in some form for another 43 years. The original ribbon color of this medal is believed to have been solid red.

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Hicaz Demiryolu Madalyası 1900 BB

TURKEY: Abdul Hamid II, 1876-1909, medal, AH1318 (1900), NP-1118cf, 30mm, Hejaz Railway Medal (Hamidiye-Hijaz Demiryolu Madalyasi),cupro-nickel medal, toughra and locomotive in wreath / Arabic inscription, pierced at 12 o'clock for wearing (as usual), with green and red ribbon, choice EF, R. 

The building of a railway was announced by Sultan Abdulhamid II in 1900 that was to be financed and operated entirely by Ottoman subjects (although the principal engineer was a German). Suspicious of foreigners, but unable to maintain power without their help, Abdulhamid recognized that the construction of a railway to the holy cities of Medina and Mecca would not only improve his image as Caliph of Islam, but also increase the tenuous hold that the Empire had on the distant reaches of the Arabian Peninsula. The railway was never completed, however, as violent opposition from Arab rebels prevented the construction crews from reaching Mecca. The Turkish Ministry of War took over administration of the railway in 1911, and during World War I it became the target of Arab guerrillas organised by the Sherif of Mecca, Hussein Ibn Ali, his son Prince Faisal, and a certain British officer named T. E. Lawrence, along with the "Arabian Detachment", "C" Fight of 14 Squadron R.F.C. (Royal Flying Corps).

Funding for the Hejaz railway came from donations, the largest of which came from the Shah of Iran. Not all of the donations were voluntary, but those who did volunteer were rewarded with this medal. The medal came in both wearable and non-wearable versions ranging in size from 26mm to 50mm. The bulk of the medals had the Hegira date 1318, however special series of medals were issued bearing the dates 1322 (for completion of the rail link to Maan) and 1326 (for the link to Medina). The wearable medals were either 68mm or 30mm in diameter, issued in gold, silver and nickel alloy. Originally, the ribbon for all of the medals was red, about 20 to 25mm in width. Those who had made large enough donations to merit the silver medal felt they should wear a different ribbon to differentiate their awards, and so a green ribbon was instituted to replace the red ribbons on silver medals. The original color ribbon for gold is unknown as no published specimens of the gold are shown with ribbon.

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - İftihar Madalyası 1853 BB.jpg

TURKEY
Medal of Glory (Iftihar Madalyasi) "Danube Medal", instituted in 1853
Breast Badge, Silver, original suspension and ribbon. A scarce medal! I R!

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1270 (1854), Medal of Glory (Iftihar Madalyasi), circular silver medal, pierced for ribbon suspension with ring and suspension bar; the face with the tughra of Sultan Abdul Mejid I above the date AH1270 (= 1853AD) within a beaded circle imposed on crossed standards and a laurel wreath, a left-facing crescent and faceted six-pointed star above / a faceted six-pointed star imposed on a faceted twelve-pointed star above a ribbon inscribed in Arabic letters Nishani Iftihar, a six-pointed star to either side and one below on a spray of laurel; with green-crimson-green ribbon, EF. 

The medal was instituted in 1853 and awarded for participation in the Danube Campaign early in the Crimean War with Russia and, later, for other campaigns where no specific campaign medal was struck. The medal is therefore sometimes referred to as the General Service Medal or Danube Medal.

Estimate: 325-350 USD

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1270 (1854), Medal of Glory (Iftihar Madalyasi), circular silver medal, pierced for ribbon suspension with ring and suspension bar; the face with the tughra of Sultan Abdul Mejid I above the date AH1270 (= 1853AD) within a beaded circle imposed on crossed standards and a laurel wreath, a left-facing crescent and faceted six-pointed star above / a faceted six-pointed star imposed on a faceted twelve-pointed star above a ribbon inscribed in Arabic letters Nishani Iftihar, a six-pointed star to either side and one below on a spray of laurel; with original ribbon, cleaned EF. 

The medal was instituted in 1853 and awarded for participation in the Danube Campaign early in the Crimean War with Russia and, later, for other campaigns where no specific campaign medal was struck. The medal is therefore sometimes referred to as the General Service Medal or Danube Medal.

Estimate: 325-350 USD

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal, AH1270 (1854), Medal of Glory (Iftihar Madalyasi), circular silver medal, pierced for ribbon suspension with ring and suspension bar; the face with the tughra of Sultan Abdul Mejid I above the date AH1270 (= 1853AD) within a beaded circle imposed on crossed standards and a laurel wreath, a left-facing crescent and faceted six-pointed star above / a faceted six-pointed star imposed on a faceted twelve-pointed star above a ribbon inscribed in Arabic letters Nishani Iftihar, a six-pointed star to either side and one below on a spray of laurel; with red-white-red ribbon, EF. 

The medal was instituted in 1853 and awarded for participation in the Danube Campaign early in the Crimean War with Russia and, later, for other campaigns where no specific campaign medal was struck. The medal is therefore sometimes referred to as the General Service Medal or Danube Medal.

Estimate: 225-275 USD

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Altın Vaka-i Mısıriye Madalyası Orta Boy 1799 BB

URKEY
ORDER OF THE CRESCENT (Sultan's Medal for Egypt, 1801)
Medium size Badge, instituted in 1799. Breast Badge, 38 mm, GOLD, 13.8 g., with double suspension ring, chain and pin. Superb and very rare! I RR!

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Altın Vaka-i Mısıriye Madalyası Küçük Boy 1799 BB

TURKEY
ORDER OF THE CRESCENT (SULTAN'S MEDAL FOR EGYPT, 1801)
Small size Badge, instituted in 1799. Breast Badge, 34 mm, GOLD, with double suspension ring and original ribbon. Superb and very rare! I RR!

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Altın Akka Madalyası 1832 BB

TURKEY
Akka Medal, instituted in 1840
Breast Badge, 30 mm, GOLD, 18.9 g., original suspension ring and ribbon. The medal of Acre was distributed in 1841 to the officers who participated to the expedition in Syria. The Medals in gold are of extreme rarity! I RR!

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Gümüş Kanuni Esasi Madalyası 1324 BB

WORLD COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Turkey and The Ottoman Empire, The wars against them and other related medals, Turkey, Abdul Hamid II (AH 1293-1327 / 1876-1909 AD), Silver Kanunu Esasi (Constitution) Medal, 10 Temmuz 1324, 24mm x 27mm (Pere 1135; Eldem p.388; Denisenko p.47). Good very fine.
ex Islamic Coin Auction 14, 8 July 2008, lot 679

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Akka Madalyası 1832 BB

TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AE medal, AH1256, St. Jean d'Acre Medal issued during the Ottoman-Egyptian War, Sultan's toughra above wreath / citadel of Acre, the Turkish flag flying above, date AH1256 below, pierced for suspension, with original ribbon, couple minor rim bumps as usual for type, VF to EF. In 1832 the city of Acre (Akka) was seized from Ottoman rule by the Egyptian general Ibrahim Pasha. In 1831, his father's quarrel with the Porte having become flagrant, Ibrahim was sent to conquer Syria. He took Acre after a severe siege on May 27, 1832, then occupied Damascus, defeated an Ottoman army at Homs on July 8 defeated another Ottoman army at Beilan on July 29, invaded Asia Minor, and finally routed the grand vizier Res,id Mehmet Pasha at Konya on December 21. He held Syria for six years before the Turkish Porte could face him again, and their immediate defeat led to intervention on the part of the Austrian Empire and Great Britain. The Royal Navy and the Austrian Navy first blockaded the Nile delta coastline, they then moved east to shell Sidon and Beirut on 11 September 1840. British and Austrian forces then attacked Acre. Following the bombardment of the city and the port on 3 November 1840 a small landing party of Austrian, British and Ottoman troops (which were led personally by the Austrian fleet commander, Archduke Friedrich) took the citadel after Muhammad Ali's Egyptian garrison in Acre had fled. The British forces involved in this campaign were awarded this medal by the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Mejid in 1843.

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Cami-i Nusret (İşkodra) Madalyası 29 mm 1831 BB

Cami-i Nusret (Iskodra Medal), instituted in 1831 by Sutan II Mahmud.
Breast Badge, 29 mm, silver, with original suspension bar and ribbon bow. A very rare medal in very fine condition.

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Gümüş Büyük İmtiyaz Madalyası 1882 BB

Kutulu Ve İsim Yeri Yazısız

Silver Imtiyaz Medal, instituted in 1882.

Breast Badge, 37 mm, silver, with suspension bar and ribbon with crossed sabers clasp on original ribbon. Comes with cardboard box of issue with Turkish inscription on the lid. In perfect condition.

İsim Yeri Yazılı

Silver Imtiyaz Medal, instituted in 1882.
Breast Badge, 37 mm, silver, with suspension ring and ribbon. Model with name of the recipient struck in raised letters. Probably of German manufacture. In perfect condition.

Osmanlı İmparatorluğu - Şehit Evladı Ve Malul Askere İane Sergisi Madalyası 1897 BB

Sehid Evladi ve Malul Askereiane Sergisi Medal, instituted in 1897, awarded by Sultan Abdulhamid for donations to war veterans and their families.
Sehid Evladi ve Malul Askereiane Sergisi Medal, instituted in 1897, awarded by Sultan Abdulhamid for donations to war veterans and their families. Breast Badge, 27 mm, silver, removed suspension ring. Very rare!