Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Loyalty And Bravery Medal, Type Ii Auction Archive with a vertical pinback and

with a vertical pinback and round wire catch

indicating distribution to Navy personnel

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

the obverse pinned with a gilded bronze insignia and chevron

101st Airborne at the Battle of Sad Hill

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Loyalty And Bravery Medal, Type Ii Auction Archive with a vertical pinback and(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,