Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Two First War Lapel Badges Auction Archive all of very fine quality

all of very fine quality

Consequently

with some of the silvering worn off due to age and wear

dated “MDCCCXXXIV” (1834)

with two clasps (Metz

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Two First War Lapel Badges Auction Archive all of very fine qualityIncludes: 1. First War "Unity of Men" Lapel Badge 1915: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, yellow and green enamels, illustrating the Ottoman crescent moon and star insignia, with stripes in two corners, inscribed "VIRIBUS UNITAS" (Unity of Men), dated "1915" in the bottom left corner, measuring 21. 7 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), horizontal pinback and hook on the reverse. 2. First War Regimental Flag Lapel Badge: in bronze gilt with