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Hello, The latest addition to my Korean War collection is explained through the words of the seller: " KOREA 5. TURK TUG. YILBASI HATIRASI". (Korea 5th Turkish Brigade New Year Memento) “Unused presentation plaque from the "Turkish Brigade" in Korea. The plaque consists of a 4 3/8" dia. enamel and brass emblem mounted on a 11.5" x 8.5" x 1/2" wooden backing together with a blank engraveable 3 3/4" x 3/4" metal plate. As shown in the third photo the plaque has folding wooden stand in back so that it can be stood or hung by the string. The emblem consists of a map of North and South Korea in yellow on a light blue backgroud. The cities of Kunuri and Pusan are also located. Kunuri was the site of the Turks toughest battle and where they lost the most men. There is a Turkish soldier holding a globe and laurel wreath (symbol of the United Nations) with 1955 thereon. There is the muslim cresent and star in white as per the Turkish flag. the inscription around the bottom reads, " KOREA 5. TURK TUG. YILBASI HATIRASI". (Korea 5th Turkish Brigade New Year Memento - d) The wood back has what appears to be some plugged holes showing the wood was probably recycled. The engravable metal plate is tarnished and needs to be polished. The plaque was obtained from my father-in-law who was the U.S. Turkish Liaison Detatchment Commander in Korea from Oct '54 - Feb '55.” Regards Demir

Hello, The latest addition to my Korean War collection (which I did not receive yet) is explained with the words of the seller: " KOREA 5. TURK TUG. YILBASI HATIRASI". (Korea 5th Turkish Brigade New Year Memento) “Unused presentation plaque from the "Turkish Brigade" in Korea. The plaque consists of a 4 3/8" dia. enamel and brass emblem mounted on a 11.5" x 8.5" x 1/2" wooden backing together with a blank engraveable 3 3/4" x 3/4" metal plate. As shown in the third photo the plaque has folding wooden stand in back so that it can be stood or hung by the string. The emblem consists of a map of North and South Korea in yellow on a light blue backgroud. The cities of Kunuri and Pusan are also located. Kunuri was the site of the Turks toughest battle and where they lost the most men. There is a Turkish soldier holding a globe and laurel wreath (symbol of the United Nations) with 1955 thereon. There is the muslim cresent and star in white as per the Turkish flag. the inscription around the bottom reads, " KOREA 5. TURK TUG. YILBASI HATIRASI". (Korea 5th Turkish Brigade New Year Memento - d) The wood back has what appears to be some plugged holes showing the wood was probably recycled. The engravable metal plate is tarnished and needs to be polished. The plaque was obtained from my father-in-law who was the U.S. Turkish Liaison Detatchment Commander in Korea from Oct '54 - Feb '55.”

Paul, My friend warned me about "son of" (AbdülkadirZADE), like in Scottish " Adamson" etc. Regards Demir

Hi Paul, A friend from my Turkish War Medal Facebook Group translated it as: Ottoman Turkish: Yaver-i hazreti şehriyar Emir Abdülkadirzade kaymakam Abdülmalik 1313 (1898) Todays Turkish: Padişah Yaveri Emir Abdülkadir oğlu yarbay Abdülmalik 1898 English: Aid-de-Camp to the Sultan son of Emir Abdülkadir lieutenant colonel Abdülmalik 1898 (Emir might be a name or in this case most probably means an Arab Prince - Emir is chief of an Emirate ) Best wishes Demir

Yes I also found out that there is a hard to find English version. Thanks.

Hello Rick, I don't know why I taught that you were asking campaign clasps in my second thread although you have written ribbon bars, sorry. I will ask to the members of my Group whether they have one. Regards Demir

Some more campaign clasps from Liu Jian. KAFKASYA (CAUCASUS)- ÇANAKKALE - KANAL (KANAL)(Suez)

Here are some photos that you may get interested in looking, I think I copied them some time ago from a GMIC member LIU JIAN although I can not find him now to ask better resolution photos. Anyway here are the pictures:

OK. I will get in touch with a member of my Facebook Ottoman Medals Group, he has some in his collection. Regards Demir

Hi Rick, We had a thread on the Turkish Ribbon Bars March 2, 2009. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/34522-turkish-ribbon-bars/ or in the Ottoman Medals Group: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.454902361226892&type=1 But I think you are asking better resolution and back scans also.. Regards Demir

Hi, Can we identify the maker of this screw-back TWM. Thanks

A friend of mine confirmed it as a Turkish cavalry troopers sword and supplied this link: http://www.antiqueswordsonline.com/turkish-c-ww1-cavalry-trooper-sword Regards, Demir

I knew that you would like it

TWM - You will remember this one and the lines on the both sides of the hinge. But beware this has makers marks on it. Now on sale eb. it is "Godet Berlin Silber, Türkischer Halbmond, Glasemaille, mehrteilig" item no. 251329559882

Dear Auseklis, Thank you very much, you finally found BB&Co., Demir

NORTH STAR (Kutup Yildizi or Simal Yildizi in Turkish) of the Turkish Brigade.

Thanks Regards Demir

Alex, Very well kept document, very nice. Is it possible to tell us what is written on the seal. As far as I see it is "oberkommando von hag---- Turkische ---" regards Demir

Dear Auseklis, Still waiting for the address and phone no Regards Demir

Why don't you give us the company's address, tel and email of which nobody could find until this day. Thanks

" to the satisfaction of the German manufacturing firms who acquired the contract." This is what made me think of the BB&Co. which has been found easily in the market. Is it possible the famous (No country and no address) BB&Co. had been one of "the German manufacturing firms who acquired the contract"?

A very interesting information about the Turkish War Medal in the The Illustrated War News September 29, 1915.: THE NEW TURKISH DECORATION OF THE “IRON CRESCENT” By the way of the compliment to their German allies, the Turkish military authorities have introduced a new decoration, modelled in general idea on the German Iron Cross, to which the name “Iron Crescent” has been given. It is being distibuted also as lavishly as the Iron Cross has been- to the satisfaction of the German manufacturing firms who acquired the contract. Please share your opinions with us about this information. Regards Demir

first question: as I wrote earlier, there were restrikes of the order. I don't know the periods or years second question: I do not sell badges and I do not know your name Regards Demir

These are unofficial souvenir medals after the proclamation of the second Constitution 24.7.1908. Regards Demir