Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Life Saving Medal (Medal Of Tahlisiye) Hold Golden-yellow machine embroidery on a

Golden-yellow machine embroidery on a dark blue Kriegsmarine cotton blended fabric

and two Generalgouvernement Kennkarte (Occupied Poland General Government ID Cards)

3 mm (w) x 17 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

Der Main-Armee 1866

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Life Saving Medal (Medal Of Tahlisiye) Hold Golden-yellow machine embroidery on a(Tahlisiye Madalyasi). Instituted in 1859. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, exhibiting spotting, edge nicks, its original hanger with dual screwbacks is independent of the replacement ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Life Saving Medal (AKA Medal of Tahlisiye) was instituted in 1859 and awarded to those who saved other people's lives or for other similar heroic deeds, which included rescuing people from drowning, fires,