A fine first and second war German medal bar
marked 98 on ring for Rudolf Souval
with an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class
Footnote: Rare small style "Prinzengrosse" award favoured by German royalty
When the Boer War started Major Pelletier was put as Second in command of The Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry (First Contingent)
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Newly Listed A fine first and secondSilistre 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