Turkey. A 1919-1923 Turkish Independence Medal Hold centre in red

centre in red

proposed that a more likely cause for the sinking was from a magazine explosion within the vessel

Aluminum die struck badge

The bomber stream became very scattered in particular on the homeward bound stages where the radar controlled flak batteries were able to score many successes

Condi - Bronze gilt and enamels

Turkey. A 1919-1923 Turkish Independence Medal Hold centre in redOval medal, in gilded bronze, 35. 5mm x 47. 5mm, suspension repaired, otherwise in very fine condition. Scarce version in modern Turkish language, mounted on a red ribbon for Bravery in the Turkish Army or Militia during the War against the Allies, and against Greece, 1919 1923.