Peace in Europe 1856, 52mm diameter in White metal by J. Pinches, Obverse: THE ALLIES GIVE PEACE TO EUROPE MARCH 30th 1856, in 6 lines, within a wreath decorated with a ribbon inscribed ENGLAND FRANCE SARDINIA TURKEY, Reverse: A rectangular plaque with a scene of ships sinking in a harbour, above, radiate scales between flgs of England, France, Sardinia and Turkey, FALL OF SEBASTOPOL SEP. 8th 1855. Exergue: A snake in undergrowth. SINOPE - HANGO, BHM 2581, Eimer 1509, 37.29 grammes, EF and lustrous, the reverse with touches of underlying colourful tone.
Turkey, OttomanEmpire, Order of Osmanieh, Third Class neck badge, 63mm silver gilt, silver and enamel, some wear to the outer green enamel, otherwise VF
St.Jean d'Acre Medal, Syria Campaign 1840, unnamed, 30mm diameter in bronzed copper, VF with some double striking to the reverse. This medal was awarded to petty officers, NCO's and other ranks, and was awarded by the Sultan of Turkey to British, Austrian and Turkish Forces under Sir Charles Napier, taking part in the liberation of this important city on the Syrian Coast after 8 years of Egyptian occupation. The medal has a plain ring suspension.
Turkey - The OttomanWar Medal AH1333 (1915) Gallipoli Star five-pointed silver and red enamel star with ball-tipped finials, Toughra of Sultan Mehmet Reshad V all within an upwards facing silvered crescent, the reverse with horizontal pin, by B.B. & Co. (Berlin). GVF. The medal was instituted by the Sultan Mehmet Reshad V on March 1st 1915 for gallantry in battle
Turkey - The OttomanWar Medal AH1333 (1915) Gallipoli Star five-pointed red painted star with ball-tipped finials, Toughra of Sultan Mehmet Reshad V all within an upwards facing silvered crescent, the reverse with horizontal pin, No makers name. GF with some of the paint chipped. The medal was instituted by the Sultan Mehmet Reshad V on March 1st 1915 for gallantry in battle.
Great Exhibition 1851 Lambeth - London 38mm diameter in copper Obverse Floral pattern LAMBETH LONDON 1851, Reverse similar to Turkey Medallic Coinage 20 Kurush AH1255, 22.25 grammes, similar to X#10 where an 1862 piece is described as a Manufacturer's Salesman's example EF with some tone spots, Rare, we note a better grade example recently realised £900 on an internet website
Germany, Alliance 1915, plaque, bronze, 135mm., obv. four allied countries Turkey, Austria, Germany and Bulgaria represented on horseback. Rev. Eagle with inscription 1914 World War 1916. EF.
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