Arts of the Islamic World & India

Arts of the Islamic World & India

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Property from a Prince of the Egyptian Royal Family and an Ottoman Sultanzade

Istanbul Earthquake Medal, 1894

VAT reduced rate

Estimate

20,000 - 30,000 GBP

Lot Details

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in gold, reverse engraved Abbas Hilmi Pasha, as awarded to supporters of victims of the great earthquake of 10 July 1894 in the Sea of Marmara, causing widespread damage and destruction in Istanbul and surrounding areas, diameter 28mm (excluding suspension), with original ribbon and stickpin for wearing as issued, very rare 

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