Palestine - Ottoman Empire, Acre Citadel Medal 1840 - Defense by the Damascus Infantry - NGC AU DETAILS

Palestine - Ottoman Empire, Acre Citadel Medal 1840 - Defense by the Damascus Infantry - NGC AU DETAILS A historical medal issued in commemoration of the defense of the Acre Citadel in 1840, during the British attack on the city, repelled by the Damascus infantry of the Ottoman Empire. The medal honors the courage and steadfastness of the Ottoman defenders at Acre, marking a key episode in the mid-19th century struggle for control in the Eastern Mediterranean. Metal: Bronze Diameter: 30 mm Language: Turkish and Arabic Obverse: In the center, a detailed depiction of the Citadel of Acre. Below, the Arabic date 1256 A.H. (1840) and a Turkish inscription reading: "Damascus infantry which withstood the British attack on Acre and failed." Around the upper rim, six stars. Reverse: In the center, the tughra of Sultan Abdul Mejid, surrounded by a laurel wreath. A rare and historically significant Ottoman medal commemorating one of the notable military defenses of the 19th century in the Land of Israel.