43mm(width) x 41
and dated it to August 25
It was awarded to foreign citizens and Austrians for special merit within either diplomatic
regiments were usually composed of companies all from the same state
Constructed of fine golden-yellow embroidery on a Kriegsmarine blue backer
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Buy Now 43mm(width) x 41Silistre 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