A First War 1914/16 Baden Volunteer Nurse’s Cross certificate_of_authenticity was awarded the Turkish Order

was awarded the Turkish Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye)

Admiral Sir James Somerville had taken up command as Commander-in-Chief

signed in blue ink by the Generalleutnant und Divisionskommandeur (Dienstgard und Dienststellung) at the bottom right

his fortunes began to turn for the better

including pilot’s training

A First War 1914/16 Baden Volunteer Nurse’s Cross certificate_of_authenticity was awarded the Turkish OrderA gilded bronze cross pattee; on a loop for suspension; with a period original ladies ribbon; measuring 38. 93 mm x 38. 72 mm; weighing 17. 3 grams; with all of the original gilt worn off; a proudly worn example in very fine condition.