Pierce returned to the United Kingdom in December 1918 and was demobilized on June 21
with the interior fabric hinge cover perfectly preserved and a functional exterior metal hinge
third photograph illustrating a town surrounded by farmland
for at least one month
It was awarded to foreign citizens and Austrians for special merit within either diplomatic
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Siege Of Silistria Medal, Silver Grade, C.1860 Buy Now Pierce returned to the UnitedSilistre 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