Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Two First War Lapel Badges Archive White cotton embroidered lettering on

White cotton embroidered lettering on a red embroidered cotton field

beautiful patinas

medal content scratch mark on the reverse

three sites were established in 1917 in the Fort Worth vicinity (known as the "Flying Triangle")

the reverse stamped with a Gold content mark of “585” indicating 14k composition

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Two First War Lapel Badges Archive White cotton embroidered lettering onIncludes: 1. First War "Unity of Men" Lapel Badge 1915: two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, yellow and green enamels, illustrating the Ottoman crescent moon and star insignia, with stripes in two corners, inscribed "VIRIBUS UNITAS" (Unity of Men), dated "1915" in the bottom left corner, measuring 21. 7 mm (w) x 24 mm (h), horizontal pinback and hook on the reverse. 2. First War Regimental Flag Lapel Badge: in bronze gilt with