Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Superb Sultan's Personal Award In Gold & Diamonds certificate_of_authenticity embossed with “Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung

embossed with “Tapferkeits und Verdienstauszeichnung ohne Schwerter 2

Turkish Crimea Medal 1855

dual snap closure

engraver marked "M

second from the right

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Superb Sultan's Personal Award In Gold & Diamonds certificate_of_authenticity embossed with “Tapferkeits und VerdienstauszeichnungA very impressive and finely crafted brooch, constructed of solid 14Kt Gold (tested) as a central panel, with additional upper and lower sections as well as parts containing Diamonds made of silver, (as was a custom during late 19th century). Broach measures 70. 3mm (width) x 54. 6mm, and weighs 37. 4 grams. The central round old European genuine diamond weighs approximately 1. 50 carats (JK I2); with additional approximately 214 rose cut genuine