Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Bronze Grade Auction 240th Artillery Regiment

240th Artillery Regiment

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

The interior features a partial brown leather sweatband set across the forehead

and loss of scabbard paint similarly resulting in oxidation

An extensive first and second war medal ribbon bar with ten medals

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Bronze Grade Auction 240th Artillery Regiment(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.