Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers Newly Listed WWI 96th Infantry Battalion Sweetheart

WWI 96th Infantry Battalion Sweetheart Pin CEF - Sterling silver

a silver Maltese cross with swords between the arms of the cross

000 all ranks with individual unit identities preserved

He left base for the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on November 8th

the reverse is engraved PREUSS STAATS MUENZE (PRUSSIA STATE COIN)

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Acre, V Class Silver Grade For Junior Officers Newly Listed WWI 96th Infantry Battalion Sweetheart(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