Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 20th November 2019
Lot 135
Turkey: Medal for the Russian military mission to Anotolia 1833
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £380
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Description
Turkey: Medal for the Russian military mission to Anotolia 1833, silver, 29 mm, reeded edge, nearly extremely fine.
Following the conclusion of a treaty between the Sublime Porte and Russia, Russian forces under General Mouraviev moved to block the advance of the Egyptians under Mohammed Ali, effectively deciding the outcome of the 1st Turco-Egyptian war in Turkey's favour. See lot 134 for the Russian medal for this campaign.