Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Ottoman Soldier Studio Portrait Photograph Newly Listed 29 mm x 31 mm

29 mm x 31 mm

Disease arrested quiescent

SS FM (Forderndes Mitglieder) Supporting Members Badge - silvered and enameled

8 cm (w) x 28 cm (h)

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 29 mm x 31 mmIn 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