Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 United Republic of dark blue and yellow enamels

dark blue and yellow enamels

unmarked but these commemorative medals are known to be made locally in France

but otherwise mint condition

constructed of rolled silvered bullion wire in the shape of a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 United Republic of dark blue and yellow enamelsSilistre Madalyasi. Instituted in 1854. Type I. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, dark patina, edge nicks, light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Siege of Silistria took place during the Crimean War. In this action, Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistria. While initially successful, the Russians were forced after several weeks to abandon the siege and retreat due to political pressure. This