Medal of Acre,1840, in Silver

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  • Medal of Acre,1840, in Silver Obverse
  • Medal of Acre,1840, in Silver Reverse
  • Medal of Acre,1840, in Silver Obverse
  • Medal of Acre,1840, in Silver Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Turkey
  • date of institution
    1840

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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  • Price

    $500 USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: THE COUNTRY OF SYRIA AND THE FORTRESS OF ACRE, 1256

  • Size

    30mm

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: THE COUNTRY OF SYRIA AND THE FORTRESS OF ACRE, 1256 Rev: ACRE - 1840 - SYRIA

  • Size

    30mm

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