Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 United Republic of A brief description has been

A brief description has been given of the expeditions for which participants have been awarded the medals

the reverse with an analogous gilt medallion bearing a number “20” in Roman numerals

five are padded

Souval - In zinc

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 United Republic of A brief description has been(Nishani Iftihar). Instituted by the Sultan of Turkey in 1853. Type 3. In silvered bronze, obverse cipher of Sultn Abdl Mejd I above the date 1270 (AH1270 = 1853AD) within a circle imposed on a laurel wreath and arrows(?). Atop is a crescent moon and six pointed star. Reverse shows a six pointed star imposed on a twelve pointed star above the inscription Nishani Iftihar. Green and red ribbon with crossed swords and date. Good condition, tiny blue mark