Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Two First War Lapel Badges Archive see pages 46 and 47

see pages 46 and 47 of A Guide to Military Dress Daggers Volume III by Kurt Glemse

date marked "L" (1935) and maker marked "V&S" on the reverse

beautiful patinas

Miniature War Cross 1916-1917 (fire-damaged

with the former’s shield featuring a blue enameled inscription of “QUIS ET DEUS” (“WHO IS LIKE GOD”)

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Two First War Lapel Badges Archive see pages 46 and 47Includes: 1. First War "Unity of Men" Lapel Badge 1915: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, yellow and green enamels, illustrating the Ottoman crescent moon and star insignia, with stripes in two corners, inscribed "VIRIBUS UNITAS" (Unity of Men), dated "1915" in the bottom left corner, measuring 21. 7 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), horizontal pinback and hook on the reverse. 2. First War Regimental Flag Lapel Badge: in bronze gilt with