Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 visually-hidden green tinged khaki cotton

green tinged khaki cotton

Two pieces of pebbled black bakelite compose the handle grip

There is a triple hook and eye closure on the collar

hallmarked in the rim of the lower arm S&W

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 visually-hidden green tinged khaki cotton(Nishani Iftihar). Instituted by the Sultan of Turkey in 1853. Type 3. In silvered bronze, obverse cipher of Sultn Abdl Mejd I above the date 1270 (AH1270 = 1853AD) within a circle imposed on a laurel wreath and arrows(?). Atop is a crescent moon and six pointed star. Reverse shows a six pointed star imposed on a twelve pointed star above the inscription Nishani Iftihar. Green and red ribbon with crossed swords and date. Good condition, tiny blue mark