Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Auction and one to Ingeborg Neumann

and one to Ingeborg Neumann

Accompanied by two Ribbon Bars (Military Cross

highlighted with gilt feathering

he was struck off strength while on leave to 1 Battalion 1 Canadian Infantry Regiment (Royal Canadian Regiment)

stating that he had no previous military service and that his trade was that of Baker

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Auction and one to Ingeborg Neumann(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,