Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 United Republic of the seal inscribed "CLERK OF

the seal inscribed "CLERK OF THE PEACE / COUNTY OF YORK" with the County's coat-of-arms in the centre

Belgian Military Decoration - Bronze gilt

unmarked but these commemorative medals are known to be made locally in France

Footnote: George Herbert Hawkes was born on June 25

King's crown

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 United Republic of the seal inscribed "CLERK OFSilistre 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