Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 Hold the is a chip to

the is a chip to the white enameled medallion at the six o’clock position

loop and t-post closure

An Army Group of Three - Mounted as originally worn German style: Army Four Year Long Service medal

Finely crafted

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 Hold the is a chip to(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.