Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction A 1935 Bolivian Chaco Campaign

A 1935 Bolivian Chaco Campaign Medal  - Bronze

Sickness caught up to Erwin again

illustrating a machine gunner (AKA "Tommy") in a seated position behind the machine gun

Collingwood

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Crete Campaign Medal, 1868-1869 Auction A 1935 Bolivian Chaco CampaignAtik Girid Madalyasi. Instituted in 1868. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm, light contact, missing its original suspension, incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: Although uprisings among the Greek inhabitants of the island of Crete had been occurring for years, an outright revolt began on May 14, 1866, when a group of Greek citizens demanded lower taxes and changes in the court system. Although their demands were met, Ottoman troops were