Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 GTRexclude Other military orders include the

Other military orders include the Society of the Cincinnati

taken on strength in France on July 17th

Constructed of nickel silver

he was an Acting Sergeant

32 mm x 71 mm

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 GTRexclude Other military orders include theSilistre Madalyasi. Instituted in 1854. Type I. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, dark patina, edge nicks, light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Siege of Silistria took place during the Crimean War. In this action, Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistria. While initially successful, the Russians were forced after several weeks to abandon the siege and retreat due to political pressure. This