Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Ottoman Soldier Studio Portrait Photograph Newly Listed and General Assault Badge III

and General Assault Badge III Grade (50) awarded on 13

8 cm (w) x 28 cm (h)

He was a veteran of the Normandy Campaign of June 15

3 weighing 25

The banners were accorded the honours of colours but did not supplant the guns as the colours of the Regiment

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Ottoman Soldier Studio Portrait Photograph Newly Listed and General Assault Badge IIIIn black and white, faded to a sepia toned look, illustrating a Ottoman soldier in full dress uniform, including hat and shoulder boards, a First War German (Prussian) Iron Cross ribbon peeking out from the opening on his six button tunic, the belt incorporating a belt buckle displaying the Ottoman Army insignia, with a dagger attached to the belt on the right side, Turkish and Arabic handwritten inscriptions in black ink on the reverse, measuring 90