Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Newly Listed obverse centre in red enamel

obverse centre in red enamel with inlay-ed script

with an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class

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

When the Boer War started Major Pelletier was put as Second in command of The Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry (First Contingent)

A fine first and second war German medal bar

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Newly Listed obverse centre in red enamelSilistre 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