Turkey. A First War Issued Medal For Merit, Gold Grade GTRexclude but has two slight bends

but has two slight bends

in near mint condition

1917 and is documented as being on command at a Drill & General Course on March 5th

although through time and wear

on a padded black wool base

Turkey. A First War Issued Medal For Merit, Gold Grade GTRexclude but has two slight bendsTurkey (Ottoman Empire); Bronze gilt, 25. 5 mm, ornate suspension, "1332" (1914) clasp affixed to the ribbon, hanger with pinback, each of the suspension, clasp and hanger hallmarked on the reverse with a six sided star, light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Merit was established in 1870 (1308), as evidence by the date on the reverse. (C: 102)