Medal of Acre,1840, in Silver

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SKU: 02.TUR.0107.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$500 USD

  • 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

Estimated market value:

$500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Turkey
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: THE COUNTRY OF SYRIA AND THE FORTRESS OF ACRE, 1256
  • Size
    30mm

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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