Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and measures 265 mm (w)

and measures 265 mm (w) x 190 mm (h)

Schmuckwarenfabrik

Large RLB Tinnie - in gilded iron (magnetic)

before being discharged to duty on May 27th

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his company during an attack

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and measures 265 mm (w)(Liyakat Madalyasi). In bronze, measuring 16 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its first war "1332" (1914) and crossed swords suspension bar, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Liyakat Medal (AKA Medal for Merit) was instituted in 1890 and awarded for meritorious military or civilian service, in two grades: Gold and Silver.