Triton XIX, Lot: 2798. Estimate $300. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TURKEY, Ottoman Empire. 'Abd al-Hamid II. AH 1293-1327 / AD 1876-1909. AV Liyakat Medal (25mm, 7.51 g, 12h). For Meritorious Service. Dated AH 1308 (AD 1890/1). Inscribed shield over collection of arms; balance scale and bouquet to left; cannon to right; radiate tughra above; below, scrolled ornament and five medals / liyaqat madalyasi sadaqat wa sheja’at ibraz edenlarah mahsusdat (Medal of merit presented specifically for showing loyalty and valor) in Arabic; below, date in rectangular frame with streamers. Pere 1115. EF, holed.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Sotheby’s (3 October 1986), lot 846 (part of).