Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers Hold REID 33rd D

REID 33rd D

reverse with inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER POLIZEI” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE POLICE”)

Brinkforth was killed in action by artillery fire on the Eastern Front

and maker marked on reverse

40 mm (w) x 42

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers Hold REID 33rd D(Aaka Madalyasi). Instituted in 1840. In silver, measuring 29. 7 mm in diameter, a hole drilled near the top edge for suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, very fine. Footnote: The Medal for Acre was awarded to the officers and soldiers who fought in the Battle of Acre, including the military personnel of the allies of the Ottoman Empire. The Battle of Acre (also known as the Fourth Battle of Acre) occurred on November 3, 1840. Mehmet Ali had refused