Mongolia, Inner Mongolia. A Military Merit Decoration, Iii Class With Case United Republic of fought against the Turks 1876-78

fought against the Turks 1876-78

12th Lancers passed the Staff College in 1880 and was appointed Captain in the 5th Dragoon Guards

A gilded metal wreath

73 mm x 40

Huff" on the obverse

Mongolia, Inner Mongolia. A Military Merit Decoration, Iii Class With Case United Republic of fought against the Turks 1876-78In bronze insignia inset into a base in silvered bronze with blue enamels, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 37. 7 mm (h), twin horizontal pinbacks, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, recessed medal bed in steel blue felt, light wear evident on the exterior, case better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Decoration was created on March 20, 1938 by Prince Teh Wang (Temujin) as the main military merit