Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Ottoman Soldier Studio Portrait Photograph consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac This unit-attributed example remains in

This unit-attributed example remains in an overall better than very fine condition

Frederick IX period (1947-1972 Issue)

reverse with crossed flags of the Republic of China (1912 -1928) and the Chinese Republic Army Standard

and 19 September 1943

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Ottoman Soldier Studio Portrait Photograph consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac This unit-attributed example remains inIn 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