Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Loyalty And Bravery Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1882 Auction Veteran's "For The Fatherland" Medal

Veteran's "For The Fatherland" Medal

the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Loyal Services in the SS)

He later immigrated to Canada and served with the Canadian Forces in the home theatre during the Second World War

the badge designed to be worn on the shoulder of the uniform

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Loyalty And Bravery Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1882 Auction Veteran's "For The Fatherland" Medal(Tarz I Atik Imtiyaz Madalyasi). Instituted in 1878. Type II (1882 1884). In silver, Ottoman dated "1300" (1882) in Eastern Arabic numerals on the reverse, dark patina, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 41. 7 mm (h), unique suspension added and incorporating a ring, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near mint.