Turkey, Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal for Merit, c.1900 Republic of the sword clasp has slightly

the sword clasp has slightly bent

circumscribed by a border of silver ring

overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching dual lightning bolts in its talons

The letter is signed with a stamp carrying the Feldpost (field mail) number 00512

Turkey, Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal for Merit, c.1900 Republic of the sword clasp has slightly(Liyakat Madalyasi). A circular silver medal, the obverse depicting the Turkish Coat of Arms, the reverse with writing in Arabic characters, on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a medal bar with crossed swords, unmarked, measuring 24. 7 mm in diameter, in very fine condition.