Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction 32 cm x 23 cm

32 cm x 23 cm

Masthead entitled "The State of Vermont" flanked by the United States coat-of-arms on the left and the State of Vermont coat-of-arms on the right

reverse inscribed with four Japanese characters

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Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction 32 cm x 23 cmAtik Girid Madalyasi. Instituted in 1868. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm, light contact, missing its original suspension, incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: 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