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This is an unofficial constitution token. It was a souvenir for the proclamation of the constitution by Sultan.

They are like these.

Hi, The Ortoman Gendarmerie Captain’s uniform tunic. Worn until 1922. The epaulette of this tunic is not Ottoman. Best wishes Demir

It is genuine don’t worry. You can find more info in the Turkiye section. best wishes Demir

Enveriye Dolch

I think it ia a “Contemporary Medal”: Medals produced between 1915 – 1945 1. Official: Medals made by the Imperial Mint in Istanbul or other domestic and foreign commissioned manufacturers or jewelers, if there were any and if there were, whether they were able to produce any medals 2. Contemporary Medals: Medals produced between 1915 – 1945 3. Replica, copy, reproduction, etc.: Medals produced after 1945.

Hello, My article about the Orders and Medals received by Atatürk is published in the January issue, number 92, of Anıtkabir Journal. Although it is in Turkish the names of the medals were written in their original names and English.

If they actually participated the fight they can have the sabers/swords on their orfers. Otherwise it is in Sultan’s discretion how to award these Orders or medals. Their diplomas (berat) had to be signed bt the Sultan.

Hi, It is July 7, 1915

Thanks a lot. After all these comments, with your help and with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's list of military awards I think it is Austrian Militär-Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern, II. Klassen Military Merit Medal with with War Decoration and Swords 2nd Class With Liman von Sanders on 31 October 1918 in Adana, Mustafa Kemal Pasha was appointed to the command of the Yıldırım Army Group, replacing Liman von Sanders. Best wishes Demir

Hello, When I compare the photo of the medal now with the Russian order, they don't look similar. I think the colored picture at the top is also not the medal on the black and white photo of the medal attached to collar of the uniform. Also, the photo was from WWI and Turkey was in war with the Russians. I think, the medal on the collar must be a decoration of the allies, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria I need your views please. Thanks Demir

Hello, Thank you all. Yes I found it. Sorry for not including the main photo but another photo. In the main photo, it was worn on the neck. I found this website: https://www.identifymedals.com/database/medals-by-period/pre-ww1-medals/the-order-of-saint-stanislaus 1st class It is worn on a moiré red ribbon, the breadth of two and a half inches, double white stripes at the borders, worn over the right shoulder with the star on the left side of the chest. 2nd class Cross of the same form, as for the first class, but of lesser magnitude, worn around the neck, on a ribbon with a width of one or two inches. 3rd class Cross of the same form as the first two classes but worn in the buttonhole on the same ribbon with a width of five-eighths inches. According to this website the decoration is Second-class. Thanks again Demir

Please identify this decoration Thanks Demir

Then it is upside down

Hi, Somebody is selling this as GODET on Ebay. Either he doesn't know what he is selling or

Hello, Thank you. The book will be digitally printed. There will be 250 books. If necessary, I can order it in small quantities. So there will be no PDF book. Sorry about that. Best wishes Demir PS: I checked our website and couldn't see my first book. The Turkish War Medal My facebook groups: Ottoman Medals https://www.facebook.com/groups/osmanlimadalyalari/ The War Medal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harpmadalyasi/ Patches and badges etc: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSKBROVELER/ UN Korea War Medal: https://www.facebook.com/groups/koremadalyasi/

The neck badge is Turkish 3rd Class Osmanie Order. It is not 2nd class because there is no breast star on his right chest. And it is not 4th class because it was worn on the left chest. He also has Enveriye Dolch in the first photo. Best wishes Demir

My new book. Demir Osmanlı-Türk Harp Madalya ve Nişanları 1801-1923 The Ottoman-Turkish War Medals and Orders The digitally printed book is in Turkish and English. It has 496 pages and is hardcover. It will be a limited edition of 250 signed copies. In the book, there are 27 Turkish war medals, two orders, information about 17 foreign Turkish war medal producers and retailers, and about 1000 color pictures of them. There is also detailed information about their precedence and wearing. Ottoman-Turkish Medals and Insignia are indeed a completely different world in terms of aesthetics. When you learn about this subject, you understand the collectors who collect medals and orders much better and you enter their magical world. In every respect, our medals and orders are exceptionally beautiful than the medals and insignia of our peer countries. Of course, there are many valuable works on this subject written by esteemed researchers. However, Mr. Demir Erman, first with his works titled "The Turkish War Medal" and then "Ottoman Turkish War Medals and Orders", has written in a style that will provide all kinds of technical information needed by people who look at medals and orders from the collector's point of view and operate in areas of interest and work such as collectors, museums, historians, antique dealers and auctioneers, and actually ensure the survival and transfer of medals and orders to the next generations. The book titled "Ottoman-Turkish War Medals and Insignia 1801-1923", which was prepared after years of meticulous work, contains all kinds of information and visuals about the form of medals and insignia, their measurements, the metal they are produced from, the ribbons and sashes, their seniority to each other and the methods of wearing them on uniforms according to this seniority. In my opinion, this work, which is a reference book for those interested, will be the last and final one on the path paved by previous works on Ottoman-Turkish Insignia and Medals. Ret. Col. Kadir Türker Geçer

Dear Alex, During those hectic days, I might have forgotten to thank you, but your documents are in the book indicating your courtesy. Sorry if I offended you for forgetting to reply to your mail. Thanks for the documents. Here are pages 256-257. Best wishes Demir Hello Andreas, The digitally printed limited edition book is: 125 US Dollars plus 30 US Dollars to Germany. Best wishes Demir

Hi, My new book. In the book 27 Turkish war medals, two orders and information on 17 foreign Turkish War Medal producers and retailers, and about 1000 pictures. You will also find new information about wearing medals and orders and their precedence. The Turkish-English digitally printed, colored book has 496 pages and is hardcover. It will be a limited edition of 250 signed copies. demirerman@gmail.com Ottoman-Turkish Medals and Insignia are indeed a completely different world in terms of aesthetics. When you learn about this subject, you understand the collectors who collect medals and orders much better and you enter their magical world. In every respect, our medals and orders are exceptionally beautiful than the medals and insignia of our peer countries. Of course, there are many valuable works on this subject written by esteemed researchers. However, Mr. Demir Erman, first with his works titled "The Turkish War Medal" and then "Ottoman Turkish War Medals and Orders", has written in a style that will provide all kinds of technical information needed by people who look at medals and orders from the collector's point of view and operate in areas of interest and work such as collectors, museums, historians, antique dealers and auctioneers, and actually ensure the survival and transfer of medals and orders to the next generations. The book titled "Ottoman-Turkish War Medals and Insignia 1801-1923", which was prepared after years of meticulous work, contains all kinds of information and visuals about the form of medals and insignia, their measurements, the metal they are produced from, the ribbons and sashes, their seniority to each other and the methods of wearing them on uniforms according to this seniority. In my opinion, this work, which is a reference book for those interested, will be the last and final one on the path paved by previous works on Ottoman-Turkish Insignia and Medals. Ret. Col. Kadir Türker Geçer

Hi, It is not a Turkish award. “Hilai'ür ahmer el frans” written on it. Meaning Red Crescent (red cross) of France (?). It may be Algerian award when it was a dominion of France. Regards Demir

Hi, Figures on the pin are not clear but one of them (close to 800) looks like a “flying A”. Which were imported to Austria from Germany.

“ Of course german made and nice ones I am curious about the star with no enamel on it Made for enlisted ( rumors ) or ...? Sold out by Friedrich Sedlatzek firm” Alexhip, there is only one type of War Medal., with no regard for title, office or rank. This is a fact, not rumor. Regards Demir

They are not Turkish made. The big one like the others is an unoffial medal made by German or Austrian companies. It has no extra meaning. Just big for showoff

Hello Jason, Yes, you are right about the photos. C.F. Zimmermann's name is not on the German medal makers list for WWI. I think C.F. Zimmermann produced these medals before and during WWII until it was destroyed in an allied bombing raid in the early 1940s on Pforzheim. Thanks