Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 United Republic of each constructed of a smooth

each constructed of a smooth red wool base with a card stock core reinforced with a magnetic metal wire frame

plus cover

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wrapped overall in multiple rows of ornately detailed pebbling on the obverse and reverse along with the sides on the grip

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 United Republic of each constructed of a smooth(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.