Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Newly Listed Round 3 Version - With

Round 3 Version - With silver frame

marked with the RJAD insignia and maker marked "A

with an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class

A fine first and second war German medal bar

His surname is spelled variously as Roach and Roache in official records

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Newly Listed Round 3 Version - WithSilistre 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