Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 Republic of Intermediate Type

Intermediate Type

the Army Service Forces badge is missing its vertical pinback

the obverse bearing dual machine-embroidered silver-grey Sig runes

to give orders for the appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel and Brevet Colonel Arthur Arnold Barrett

He was taken on strength upon arrival at Bramshott and transferred to the 21st Reserve Battalion

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 Republic of Intermediate Type(Liyakat Madalyasi). In bronze, measuring 16 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its first war "1332" (1914) and crossed swords suspension bar, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Liyakat Medal (AKA Medal for Merit) was instituted in 1890 and awarded for meritorious military or civilian service, in two grades: Gold and Silver.