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Hermann Historica

6209 - A ten-piece miniature medal chain by Godet that belonged to an Ottoman officer during World War I

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€800

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Sale fees

29.5%

A ten-piece miniature medal chain by Godet that belonged to an Ottoman officer during World War I Silver Ottoman Medal of Valor. Iron Crescent (enameled red, stamped on the reverse “Godet - Berlin / 938”). Iron Cross, 1st Class, 1914 (stamped on the reverse “J G & S /938”). Iron Cross, 2nd Class, 1914. Honor Cross for Front-Line Soldiers. Austrian War Commemoration Medal. Hungarian War Commemoration Medal. Wound Badge (stamped on the reverse “J G & S /938”). Greek Order of the Phoenix (white enamel). Order of the Crown of Romania (red and white enamel). In the original red case (19 x 5 x 2.5 cm, slightly scuffed) with blue velvet and violet silk lining, bearing the gold stamp “J. Godet & Sohn K.G. / Order Jewelers since 1761/Berlin.” Signs of wear and age. In fine condition. The presumed recipient from the family was Lieutenant “Hassan Dzevad Bey” (= Hasan Cevat Cobanli, 1898–1961) of the Guard Jäger Replacement Battalion. Excerpts from the pay book (award: “Iron Crescent”) and a portrait photo in uniform are included as copies. Provenance: A rarity directly from the family’s collection. Condition: II

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Auction details

Medals and Militaria Up to 1918 - I
Tuesday, November 24
10:00 AM
Bretonischer Ring 3
85630 Grasbrunn, Germany

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Hermann Historica +49 8 95 47 26 490 contact@hermann-historica.com
On Drouot for 4 years avec More than 43,000 lots published

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