Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 GTRexclude in paper pocket of issue

in paper pocket of issue

marked “RZM M1/102 (Frank & Reif

maker mark plaque HICKS & SONS LONDON on the reverse

Silvered nickel-silver wreath and tombac eagle

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 GTRexclude in paper pocket of issueAtik 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