Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 United Republic of It is signed by a

It is signed by a Lieutenant Colonel and Regiment Commander

was taken on strength at No

each constructed of a smooth red wool base with a card stock core reinforced with a magnetic metal wire frame

mounted to a silver seven-pointed star base

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 United Republic of It is signed by a(Liyakat Madalyasi). In bronze, measuring 16 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its first war "1332" (1914) and crossed swords suspension bar, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Liyakat Medal (AKA Medal for Merit) was instituted in 1890 and awarded for meritorious military or civilian service, in two grades: Gold and Silver.