Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Auction " with the signature of

" with the signature of Edward Lugard (General Sir Edward Lugard GCB

52 mm (w) x 86

similar to that of Austria

before departing for England later that Fall

the reverse is backed by black fabric and is stamped in white

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Medal (Medal Of Atik Girit) Auction " with the signature of(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,