Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Triple Entente Badge Auction Archive 1945 by the Red Army

1945 by the Red Army

maker marked "SMIBO" on the reverse

Along the waist at four positions

insignia is die stamped in silvered iron (magnetic) and is lacquered

Constructed of a grey zink alloy

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A First War Triple Entente Badge Auction Archive 1945 by the Red ArmyIn silvered bronze with red, white, yellow and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 27. 5 mm in diameter, vertical pinback, intact enamels, scattered silvering wear evident on the reverse, extremely fine. In a hardshelled case, olive green thatched look exterior, inside lid in white satin, base with a slotted medal bed in forest green felt, measuring 49. 3 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) x 20. 5 mm (d), exhibiting scuffing and wear on the exterior, light soiling on