Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 Newly Listed Third Republic: War Cross 1939-1945

Third Republic: War Cross 1939-1945 (Croix de Guerre 1939-1945): in bronze

(Kyffhäuserbund Armband)

measuring 48 mm (w) x 52 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring suspension)

Ontario in May

he was posted to Canadian Forestry Corps Base Depot at Sunningdale on March 15th

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 Newly Listed Third Republic: War Cross 1939-1945(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