Medal of Acre,1840, in Copper
SKU: 02.TUR.0107.103.01
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History
This medal was conferred upon members of the British Navy in recognition of service in a Syrian campaign. Descending medal grades were awarded according to the rank of the recipients, with silver medals awarded to Junior Officers.
This medal is also known as the Medal of Akka.
When this medal features diamonds, it is considered an Order.
The reverse features the insignia of Sultan Abdul-Medjid. The obverse features Arabic script, translated as "The Country of Syria and the Fortress of Acre, 1256".
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$700 USD
Copper
Obv: THE COUNTRY OF SYRIA AND THE FORTRESS OF ACRE, 1256
30mm
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