Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 Auction With a "ALI MUSJID" bar

With a "ALI MUSJID" bar and original period ribbon clasp

2) A Bavarian Military Merit Medal III Class

chipping evident in the forest green enamels beside the tip of the sword

with the majority of the silvering on the obverse worn off

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Miniature Liyakat Medal (Medal for Merit), c.1915 Auction With a "ALI MUSJID" bar(Liyakat Madalyasi). In bronze, measuring 16 mm (w) x 32 mm (h) inclusive of its first war "1332" (1914) and crossed swords suspension bar, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Liyakat Medal (AKA Medal for Merit) was instituted in 1890 and awarded for meritorious military or civilian service, in two grades: Gold and Silver.