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

29 mm x 31 mm

maker marked "LACKIE" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

He was a veteran of the Normandy Campaign of June 15

and General Assault Badge III Grade (50) awarded on 13

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

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