Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic traces of gilt loss

traces of gilt loss

gilt wear on the OGM

The origins of the division date back to those of the Allied Hunting Brigade

with additional minor fatigue visible to the exterior of the case

enamels with slight chipping on reverse center

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic traces of gilt loss(Nishani Iftihar). Instituted by the Sultan of Turkey in 1853. Type 3. In silvered bronze, obverse cipher of Sultn Abdl Mejd I above the date 1270 (AH1270 = 1853AD) within a circle imposed on a laurel wreath and arrows(?). Atop is a crescent moon and six pointed star. Reverse shows a six pointed star imposed on a twelve pointed star above the inscription Nishani Iftihar. Green and red ribbon with crossed swords and date. Good condition, tiny blue mark