Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Bronze Grade Auction earning lasting recognition—reflected in the

earning lasting recognition—reflected in the award of this specific campaign clasp when the MGSM was retrospectively issued in 1847 to veterans of earlier wars

and a date of “1942”

These shoulder straps indicate the rank of an SS-Unterscharfuhrer serving with the Artillery

the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by royal crown

It features a 25 mm-long

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Bronze Grade Auction earning lasting recognition—reflected in the(Hilel I Ahmer Madalyasi). Instituted in 1903. In bronze with red and white enamels, measuring 28. 6 mm (w) x 34. 8 mm (h inclusive of its ring suspension), affixed to its original ribbon with white enamelled hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.