Ottoman Iftihar Medal 1853 1854 Type – Tughra – Early Issue
Key Information:
• Country: Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
• Medal: Medal of Glory (Nişan-ı İftihar) type
• Campaign: Danube / Crimean War period
• Date: AH 1270 (1853–1854)
• Diameter: approx. 31.73 mm
• Material: Silvered bronze (no silver marks observed)
• Suspension: Original ring
• Ribbon included (aged / faded)
Medal Design:
Obverse: Multi-pointed Ottoman star with central star motif and Arabic inscription, associated with Nişan-ı İftihar (Order of Glory).
Reverse: Ottoman tughra (imperial monogram of Sultan Abdülmecid I) above date 1270, with crescent, star, crossed elements and wreath.
Condition:
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
• Honest age patina and surface wear
• Silvering worn in places
• No visible hallmarks
• Ribbon is original style but heavily faded and worn
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal type is associated with the Ottoman Empire’s participation in the Crimean War (1853–1856) and is commonly referred to as the Medal of Glory (Iftihar) or Danube Campaign Medal. It features the imperial tughra of Sultan Abdülmecid I and classic Ottoman military symbolism. These medals are increasingly sought after by collectors of Middle Eastern and 19th-century militaria.
Summary:
Attractive Ottoman Empire Medal of Glory type with clear details and strong historical appeal, offered in honest collectible condition.