Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers Hold / And if he goes

/ And if he goes to join your Son / I'll understand

40 mm (w) x 42

marked "1/20 10K GF" (Gold Filled) on the reverse

16 / JABLONECn

completing at each end with a silvered zink adornment

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers Hold / And if he goes(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