Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Hold a shield bearing the Union

a shield bearing the Union Jack to her right

The regiment was disbanded in 1943 due to losses on the Eastern Front

obverse illustrating an iron cross in the centre surrounded by the inscription "STIFTUNG REICHSEHRENMAL"

There is a white reinforcing patch sewn in the lower left corner beside the spine

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Hold a shield bearing the Union(Atik Girid Madalyasi). Instituted in 1868. In silver, Hijri calendar dated "" (1285 = 1868 1869 on the Gregorian calendar) on the reverse, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, bruised, edge nicks, contact marks, on incorrect replacement ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Crete Medal (AKA Medal of Atik Girit) was instituted in 1868 and awarded to the soldiers who fought on the island of Crete. The island was part of the Ottoman Empire in 1866, however,