70. ONLINE Cataloged Numismatic Auction; Ottoman, Turkish Republic, World Coins and Banknotes, Medals and Orders

ONE OF THE RARE GOLD MEDALS IN TURKISH MILITARY HISTORY...

In order to end the supremacy of England in the Mediterranean and to seize its colonies in India, France first wanted to invade Egypt, which was under Ottoman rule, and for this purpose, Napoleon Bonaparte sent troops to Egypt and entered Cairo in 1798. Following this incident, British Admiral Nelson caught the French fleet in Abukır and burned a significant part of it. France, which then started to fight with the Ottoman Empire, attacked Syria under the command of Napoleon, besieged the Akka Castle, but was defeated as a result of the defense of Cezzar Ahmed Pasha and returned to Egypt. After the Ottoman army was defeated in the wars in Egypt, the British sent troops to Alexandria and won the war against the French. With the agreement signed on August 30, 1801, the French agreed to withdraw from Egypt and thus Egypt rejoined the Ottoman territory. Sultan III. The Vaka-ı Mısriye Medals, awarded during the reign of III. Selim, were given to the notables and commanders of the Ottoman and mostly British states and to the soldiers who were successful in these wars. The example of the Vaka-ı Mısriye Medals offered for sale in the auction, which are made of gold or silver in different diameters and different weights, is gold and has a diameter of 42 mm and a weight of 20,5 grams. This medal, a rare and valuable artifact of Turkish military history, represents the courage and dedication of those who took part in the war and is a proof of the courage and sacrifice of those who fought on behalf of the homeland and the Sultan.

Kaynak: Osmanlı Madalyaları ve Nişanları, Metin Erüreten, sayfa: 161, 162

Estimate: 5.483USD - 7.754USD

The Ottoman Crimean War Medal, which is offered for sale at the auction, was given to Ottoman, French, British and Piedmontese officers and soldiers due to the bombardment of Sevastopol and its capture by the Turks during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid. On the front of the Ottoman Crimea Medal, there is the monogram and the old alphabet Crimea 1271 in the middle of a wreath made of olive branches, and on the back there is the text La Crimea (Crimea) 1855 under a coat of arms consisting of weapons and banners. The design of the medal was made by James Robertson, who worked as an engraver and moulder at the Ottoman Mint.

Estimate:170 USD - 186USD

The Cedid Yemen Medal, created during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II, is the medal given to officers and soldiers who suppressed the uprisings in Yemen and showed loyalty and heroism. The lot offered for sale in our auction is silver, and the monogram, inscriptions and embroidery of the medal were made by Abdülfettah Efendi.

Estimate:465USD - 620USD

The Greek War started on April 17, 1897, when an uprising broke out in Crete in 1896 with the provocation of the Greeks and the Greeks landed troops on the island in 1897. When the Ottoman armies captured Dömeke on May 17, 1897 and the road to Athens was opened, the Western States wanted the war to be stopped and The Treaty of Istanbul was signed on May 20, 1897. However, although the war was won, a government consisting of Russia, England, France and Italy was established in Crete. After the declaration of the II. Constitutional Monarchy (1908), the Cretan Parliament declared that it joined Greece.

Estimate:155USD - 201USD

Ottoman Medal of Merit, created by Sultan II. Abdulhamid, is a medal given by the Sultan to the Ottoman citizens who showed loyalty and heroism in order to appreciate and encourage their peers. It was also given by other sultans until the last period of the Ottoman Empire. The first 100 pieces were printed in gold, the later ones were printed in silver. Sultan II. The Medal of Merit, created by Abdulhamid, is a medal given by the sultan to the Ottoman citizens who showed loyalty and heroism in order to appreciate and encourage their peers. It was also given by other sultans until the last period of the Ottoman Empire. The first 100 pieces were printed in gold, the later ones were printed in silver.

Estimate:139USD - 170USD