Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, III Class Bronze Grade, c.1918
(Hilel I Ahmer Madalyasi). Instituted in 1912. In bronze with red and white enamels, measuring 28.7 mm (w) x 61 mm (h) inclusive of its ornate suspension, original ribbon, white enamelled hanger with pinback, original ribbon suspended from its hanger in bronze with white enamels, the hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon dimpled exterior, inside lid lined in white cloth and padded, medal bed in maroon felt and slotted for the pinback on the hanger, measuring 63.8 mm (w) x 132.5 mm (h) x 21.7 mm (d), spotting, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, wear present in the fabric overlying the hinged area, case fine.