in fine/very finecondition
and when the luck ran out - as in 1918 it often did after half a day’s work - their end could be even more gruesome
soiled and torn edges)
but in the service he took part in them
and according to predominant historian Christopher Ailsby
A Turkish Order Of Osmania (Osmanli), 3Rd Class Commander With Case Newly Listed in fine/very fineconditionTurkey (Ottoman Empire): Multi piece construction, silver gilt with red and green enamels, Arabic inscription in Gold on the obverse centrepiece, unmarked, 63. 8 mm x 81. 8 mm inclusive of its crescent moon and star suspension, original ribbon, intact enamels, traces of gilt remains on the crescent moon on the centrepiece, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, emerald green velvet exterior with a sage green cloth bottom, Turkish sultan's