Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Bosnia 1849, Iii Class, Bronze Grade United Republic of 1943 and carries the facsimile

1943 and carries the facsimile of the deputy Battalion Commander of the 2nd Battalion

Surface oxidation evident on one collar tab

The inside is lined in blue rayon at the waist

enamels in perfect condition

black felt backer with accompanying blackened brass strip slider

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Bosnia 1849, Iii Class, Bronze Grade United Republic of 1943 and carries the facsimile(Bosna Madalyasi). Instituted in 1849. In bronze, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, ring suspension with a replacement ribbon incorporating a brass eyelet wired to the ring, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Bosnia was instituted in 1849 and awarded for service in the suppression of rebellious local Serbian land barons in Bosnia.