Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Because the medal is presented

Because the medal is presented "in the name of Congress"

front two numbers have been erased on the service number

and included Aufklärungs-Abteilung 33

Alexander I was the prince regent of the Kingdom of Serbia from 1914

With some loss of finish evident

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Glory, c. 1853 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Because the medal is presented(Nishani Iftihar). Instituted by the Sultan of Turkey in 1853. Type 3. In silvered bronze, obverse cipher of Sultn Abdl Mejd I above the date 1270 (AH1270 = 1853AD) within a circle imposed on a laurel wreath and arrows(?). Atop is a crescent moon and six pointed star. Reverse shows a six pointed star imposed on a twelve pointed star above the inscription Nishani Iftihar. Green and red ribbon with crossed swords and date. Good condition, tiny blue mark