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TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal (23.87g), AH1271 (1855 AD)

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TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal (23.87g), AH1271 (1855 AD)
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TURKEY: Abdul Mejid, 1839-1861, AR medal (23.87g), AH1271 (1855 AD), NP-1100, 36.7 mm, "tahlisiye" (life-support) medal, undated, lustrous About Uncirculated, S. This medal was awarded for saving life at sea. Its diameter is typical of Turkish medals from the mid-1800’s, and was struck in silver. Although gold examples were known to exist, they were most likely never awarded. The obverse bears the toughra of Abdulmejid, surrounded by a floral design. The reverse has a stylized decorative border around an inscription which reads "Commemorating praiseworthy action and accomplishment in aiding those who have fallen into danger".