Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ottoman Red Crescent Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade United Republic of Type II (in silver

Type II (in silver

with aluminum support plate)

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a dark blue lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior

then to the Canadian Casualty Clearing Station with a case of the measles

his death determined to be related to his CEF military service

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ottoman Red Crescent Medal, Ii Class Silver Grade United Republic of Type II (in silver(Hilel I Ahmer Madalyasi). Instituted in 1912. In silver with red and white enamels, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 34. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, suspended from a hanger in silver with white enamels, circular highlight from a previously applied sticker and scratch test mark evident on the reverse, without ribbon, better than very fine.