Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 Hold held in place by a

held in place by a rounded pommel nut which securely maintain’s the dagger’s structural integrity

the one constant was the Russian soldiers' fascination with the now Captain Dyer

measuring 72 mm (w) x 68 mm (h)

but insisted in remaining with his company during the afternoon and night

measuring 40 mm in width

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 Hold held in place by a(Nishani Iftihar). Instituted by the Sultan of Turkey in 1853. Type 3. In silvered bronze, obverse cipher of Sultn Abdl Mejd I above the date 1270 (AH1270 = 1853AD) within a circle imposed on a laurel wreath and arrows(?). Atop is a crescent moon and six pointed star. Reverse shows a six pointed star imposed on a twelve pointed star above the inscription Nishani Iftihar. Green and red ribbon with crossed swords and date. Good condition, tiny blue mark