Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Liyakat Medal, C.1900 Hold Getrude tells the following story:

Getrude tells the following story: in the fall of 1964

62 mm (w) x 40

measuring 52 mm (w) x 78 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by upward facing crescent moon)

illustrating the Grand Cross and the Breast Star of the Order

Secured together with two non-magnetic metal rivets

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Liyakat Medal, C.1900 Hold Getrude tells the following story:(Liyakat Madalyasi). Instituted in 1890. Type III. In silver, measuring 25. 3 in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Liakat Medal, translated as "Medal of Merit," was a decoration of the Ottoman Empire established in 1890 and awarded for meritorious military or civilian service, in two grades: Gold and Silver. The medal was a common military decoration of the late Ottoman Empire, through the end of the