Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Bosnia 1849, Iii Class, Bronze Grade United Republic of Special Service Medal in silvered

Special Service Medal in silvered bronze

with its period-original ribbon (slight 6 mm ripped)

1943 and carries the facsimile of the deputy Battalion Commander of the 2nd Battalion

The inside is lined in blue rayon at the waist

black felt backer with accompanying blackened brass strip slider

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal For Bosnia 1849, Iii Class, Bronze Grade United Republic of Special Service Medal in silvered(Bosna Madalyasi). Instituted in 1849. In bronze, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, ring suspension with a replacement ribbon incorporating a brass eyelet wired to the ring, extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for Bosnia was instituted in 1849 and awarded for service in the suppression of rebellious local Serbian land barons in Bosnia.