Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ottoman War Medal certificate_of_authenticity scattered chipping in the black

scattered chipping in the black finish and silvering wear evident on the cross

front and back panels illustrating the winged RAF insignia and inscribed "R

with cipher affixed by 3 prongs

authorized for uniformed service personnel assigned to the staff of the President of the United States

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ottoman War Medal certificate_of_authenticity scattered chipping in the blackInstituted in 1915. Five pointed red star, each arm finished with ball finials, obverse centre shows a raised crescent moon encircling the Tugra (cipher of Sultan Mehmed V), horizontal pinback, 54. 8 mm, very fine condition. Footnote: The Ottoman War Medal is a military decoration awarded by the Ottoman Empire. It was instituted by Sultan Mehmed V on 1 March 1915 for gallantry in battle. This decoration was awarded for the duration of World War I to