Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Bronze Grade Auction 240th Artillery Regiment

240th Artillery Regiment

earning lasting recognition—reflected in the award of this specific campaign clasp when the MGSM was retrospectively issued in 1847 to veterans of earlier wars

and loss of scabbard paint similarly resulting in oxidation

the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by royal crown

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Red Crescent Medal, Bronze Grade Auction 240th Artillery Regiment(Hilel I Ahmer Madalyasi). Instituted in 1903. In bronze with red and white enamels, measuring 28. 6 mm (w) x 34. 8 mm (h inclusive of its ring suspension), affixed to its original ribbon with white enamelled hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.