Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Bronze Grade Auction earning lasting recognition—reflected in the

earning lasting recognition—reflected in the award of this specific campaign clasp when the MGSM was retrospectively issued in 1847 to veterans of earlier wars

and loss of scabbard paint similarly resulting in oxidation

and after applying

These shoulder straps indicate the rank of an SS-Unterscharfuhrer serving with the Artillery

1943 he was made OT Meister

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Bronze Grade Auction earning lasting recognition—reflected in the(Hilel I Ahmer Madalyasi). Instituted in 1903. In bronze with red and white enamels, measuring 28. 6 mm (w) x 34. 8 mm (h inclusive of its ring suspension), affixed to its original ribbon with white enamelled hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.