Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Loyalty And Bravery Medal, Type Ii Auction Archive Philadelphia)

Philadelphia)

the obverse pinned with a gilded bronze insignia and chevron

While in hospital at Etaples

71mm x 71mm (center appliqué measures 27x27mm)

The accompanying letter is dated to May 29

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Loyalty And Bravery Medal, Type Ii Auction Archive Philadelphia)(Tarz i Cedid Byk Imtiyaz Madalyasi). Instituted in 1878. In silver, type II that was established in 1882, un named, Hijri calendar dated "" (1300 = 1882 1883 on the Gregorian calendar) on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm in diameter, edge nicks, bruised, ring suspension replacing its original ornate framework suspension, incorrect but original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Loyalty and Bravery Medal was instituted in 1878 and awarded for loyalty,