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Oberst Karl Günste. Genstschef d. XX. Korps Hermann Freiherr Kövess von Kövessháza (30 March 1854 – 22 September 1924) was the final, and completely ceremonial, Commander-in-Chief of the Austro-Hungarian Army.

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Yes there are records in the Ottoman Archives in Istanbul but there are several books and one has to go through the books. The problem is they were written in Arabic alphabet and one need to know that. Also, the date on this Medal is the Occupation of Istanbul by the Allied forces 13.11.1918. The name Grazia (thanks in Italian) and the date is interestind. There is another point, that space is allocated for the names not a name and a date. Especially after the occupation the Allied army people had access to everything and there was a puppet Government. Regards Demir

Hi Chris, yes they are Crimean period Orders. The one on the left is the 5th class. The other one is most probably 4th Class. Regards Demir

Hello Samuel, It could have been given to anybody, anytime whom Sultan saw eligible. Demir

A recently made The Turkish War Medal with Makers Mark

Beautiful medal bars. Thanks for sharing. Regards Demir

Hi, As indicated by Gordon when you first joined GMIC some time ago there is a regulation for selling items. One can not sell items using the FORUMs, you have to sell them on the sales section of the Forum. Best wishes Demir

Hi Andreas, you are right he is an observer thanks Demir

Hello, A friend of mine has this painting and we are wondering about the identity of the pilot. Somebody suggested that he might be Oberleutnant Paul Leim. I would like to have your opinion please. Thanks Demir

There are translation companies which translates these kind of documents. https://www.google.com.tr/search?sourceid=chrome-psyapi2&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8&q=osmanlıca tercüme büroları&oq=osmanlıca tercüme&aqs=chrome.4.69i57j69i65j0l4.7788j0j7

Sorry I can not read old Turkish alphabet. On the other hand all note book photos have to be rotated 180 degrees. Demir

Hi, It is a horse tag. 2nd Regiment, 3 rd Battalion, 10 th Company, 456 (2.Alay 3.Tabur. 10.bölük, 456) Regards Demir

Hello, Welcome to the GMIC And Forum Turkey. Demir

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Forgot to mention, the silver imtiyaz is a German made one, not original and the gold one not original also IMHO.

Hi Gordon, Yes one can wear both silver and gold Imtiyaz and silver and gold Liyakat at the same time. First you get the silver then gold. In this bar 1,5,6,7 could be awarded at the same period together, what about 2,3, and 4 . Best wishes Demir

Hi, Here are some books on the Ottoman Turkish Orders and Medals: 1. Osmanlı Madalyalar ve Nisanlar Belgelerle Tarihi - Ottoman Medals and Orders Documented History by METİN ERÜRETEN 2. Pride and Privilege a History of Ottoman Orders, Medals and Decorations by EDHEM ELDEM 3. The Turkish War Medal - Harp Madalyası by M. DEMİR ERMAN and if you are in Facebook bocome a member of: 1. Ottoman Orders and Medals : https://www.facebook.com/groups/osmanlimadalyalari/?ref=bookmarks 2. The Turkish War Medal : https://www.facebook.com/groups/harpmadalyasi/ 3. Korean Medals: https://www.facebook.com/groups/koremadalyasi/ 4. Turkish Army Patches and Insignias : https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSKBROVELER/ Regards

Hi, Here are some books on the Ottoman Turkish Orders and Medals: 1. Osmanlı Madalyalar ve Nisanlar Belgelerle Tarihi - Ottoman Medals and Orders Documented History by METİN ERÜRETEN 2. Pride and Privilege a History of Ottoman Orders, Medals and Decorations by EDHEM ELDEM 3. The Turkish War Medal - Harp Madalyası by M. DEMİR ERMAN https://demirerman.wixsite.com/turkish-war-medal Regards in Facebook: 1. Ottoman Orders and Medals : https://www.facebook.com/groups/osmanlimadalyalari/?ref=bookmarks 2. The Turkish War Medal : https://www.facebook.com/groups/harpmadalyasi/ 3. Korean Medals: https://www.facebook.com/groups/koremadalyasi/ 4. Turkish Army Patches and Insignias : https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSKBROVELER/

This is a beautiful piece, as Paul says it is an original period item made in France.

I totally agree with Claudius and Paul the date is 1332 (Hijri) on the clasp which corresponds to : 1914. With the amendments made on the Imtiyaz Medal Regulation Article 9 and Liyakat Medal Regulation Article 6 on November 16, 1914, attaching crossed saber clasps were allowed on the ribbons of these Medals. Clasps showing the names of the campaigns on the ribbons were also permitted. And it is (Suez) Canal (KANAL) Regards Demir

The medal looks OK but the pin might have been replaced, usually these types have broader pins. Regards Demir

Thanks Claudio for the beautiful photos and information. I am also very happy for you for acquaring the medal bar. Regards demir

Pilot Leutnant Wendelmuth Mustafa Kemal Pasha, Enver Pasha,Cemal Pasha General Director of Inspectors of PTT Irfan Rıza bey (Later, Undersecretary of Ministry of Finance) (Sergeant) Salih Çavuş - WWI and War of Independence TWM and Mecidi Order Hasan Cemil bey