Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 United Republic of A 1849 Haitian Legion of

A 1849 Haitian Legion of Honor - (established in 1849)

which was torpedoed and overwhelmed by gunfire

some with hinge residue on their reverses from previous mounting

measuring 48 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 United Republic of A 1849 Haitian Legion of(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