Turkey Turkish made TWM and Stick Pin Miniature

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello Everyone,

I have just gotten this Turkish-made TWM in and a stick pin miniature Star (two different dealers). I would like your opinions of these new additions. I believe the TWM is real but I would like to hear from more knowledgable members as to their opinion. The ribbon also came with the full sized Star.

The stick pin was sold as genuine but this is the first mimiature Star I've seen as a stick pin. I'm very new to this area of collecting and could really use your opinions.

As always you opinions are welcomed and valued.

Regards

Brian

[Brian Wolfe]

Here is a view of the full sized Star on its own.

[Brian Wolfe]

Here is the reverse. It looks good to me but when you're new to an area of collecting...

Thanks for your help.

Brian

[Eric Stahlhut]

it's fine. notice the concentric circles from the stamping process? that's a key indicator, imo.

[Brian Wolfe]

This is the stick pin. It's 18mm wide and 57mm in total length.

I hope it is genuine as I really like it as the enamelling really shows up well.

[Brian Wolfe]

Last is a view of the reverse of the stick pin miniature.

Thanks again for any assistance you can give me, it is greatly appreciated.

Regards

Brian

[HeikoGrusdat]

In my eyes both are good pieces... :beer:

[Brian Wolfe]

In my eyes both are good pieces...

Many thanks, I was worried about the miniature.

Regards

Brian

[demir]

Hello Brian,

Nice Turkish made TWM.

Ottomans did not issued any pins or miniatures. This is a German or Austrian made pin.

Best wishes

Demir Erman

Edited March 28, 2010 by demir

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hello Brian,

Nice Turkish made TWM.

Ottomans did not issued any pins or miniatures. This is a German or Austrian made pin.

Best wishes

Demie Erman

You beat me to it...

I was going to say a German pin.

Raises a question though... why did the Turks not make Minis? I guess wearing miniatures of medals is traditional to some countries, but not all.

best

Chris