Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Second Photograph is black and

Second Photograph is black and white

The reverse is engraved with a group of four left-facing artillerymen with an artillery gun

for at least one month

regiments were usually composed of companies all from the same state

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Second Photograph is black andSilistre 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