Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity Pleasant patina

Pleasant patina

A "Salty" example constructed of rolled silver bullion wire with wire accents on the wings

some chipping to enamels on reverse

He was a member of the New York National Guard from 1873 through 1897

Its origins can be traced to Napoleon I of France's conquest of Spain in 1808 and his installation of Joseph Bonaparte as King of Spain

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade certificate_of_authenticity Pleasant patina(Hilel I Ahmer Madalyasi). Instituted in 1912. In silver with red and white enamels, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 33. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its ring suspension, oak leaves clasp indicating war engagement affixed to its original ribbon, white enamelled hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.