Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Newly Listed When the Boer War started

When the Boer War started Major Pelletier was put as Second in command of The Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry (First Contingent)

measuring 35 mm x 55 mm

The photo shows Galland in the rank of Major General

with an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class

obverse centre in red enamel with inlay-ed script

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Newly Listed When the Boer War startedSilistre 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