Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 visually-hidden This is a fine preliminary

This is a fine preliminary “Vorläufiges” Testimonial of Ownership for a Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes)

they were all born in a log cabin with an earthen floor

inscribed ""1942 AXIS EXTINGUISHING LICENSE / BENITO BASS" above

It was established as commemoration of the birth of his first grandson

Sillett (AKA Armstrong) was part of the draft of men of the Royal Garrison Artillery

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 visually-hidden This is a fine preliminary(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