Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Ahmad III (1703-1730), gold Findik, AH1115 #sherborne At some stage during the

At some stage during the month Blackley was seriously wounded in the fighting

The reverse is simply and poignantly engraved 'Gratitude

From Barry with love'

He was listed as "Prisoner of War" on the Casualty List issued by the War Office from 17/04/1915

however the original ribbons are in a poor state

Turkey. Ottoman Empire. Ahmad III (1703-1730), gold Findik, AH1115 #sherborne At some stage during theOttoman Empire, Ahmad III (1703 1730), gold Findik, AH1115, Istanbul, edge obliquely milled, 3. 47g, 12h (KM 173), small metal flaw to reverse at 12 o'clock, with a residual lustre, good very fine Provenance The Falcon Collection of Islamic Gold and Silver Coins Spink, by private treaty, 3rd December 1979 120 [with ticket]