Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Life Saving Medal (Medal Of Tahlisiye) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and oak leaves on the

and oak leaves on the right side

textured side and rear fold-down panels

mounted infantry

brass base with an overlaying silver insignia

black cloth exterior

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Life Saving Medal (Medal Of Tahlisiye) consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and oak leaves on the(Tahlisiye Madalyasi). Instituted in 1859. In silver, measuring 36. 7 mm in diameter, exhibiting spotting, edge nicks, its original hanger with dual screwbacks is independent of the replacement ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Life Saving Medal (AKA Medal of Tahlisiye) was instituted in 1859 and awarded to those who saved other people's lives or for other similar heroic deeds, which included rescuing people from drowning, fires,