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Vintage Turkish Land Forces Military Presentation Silver Dish featuring 1909 Ottoman Empire Silver Coin in Original Case
Description:
An official Turkish military presentation gift featuring an authentic late-Ottoman silver coin mounted in a decorative silver dish/tray, presented in its original velvet presentation case.
This piece was presented by General Muhittin Fisunoğlu during his tenure as Commander of the Turkish Land Forces (TLF), a post he held from 1990 to 1993. These official presentation pieces were gifted to high-ranking foreign military officers, diplomatic visitors, and NATO counterparts.
Presenter: Gen. Muhittin Fisunoğlu, Commander, TLF (Turkish Land Forces)
Era of Presentation: Early 1990s (1990–1993)
Center Coin: Ottoman Empire 5 Kuruş (Piaster) Silver Coin
Coin Date / Sultan: Sultan Mehmet V (Mehmed Reşat), AH 1327 / 1909 AD (Ascension year)
Coin Features: Features the Sultan's stylized Tughra (calligraphic cipher) surrounded by a star and crescent border.
Dish Details: Silver tray featuring a detailed chiseled foliate border pattern.
Packaging: Includes original red velvet presentation box with interior silk lining, metal engraved plaque, and typed archival coin information slip.
Condition:
Very good to excellent vintage condition. The silver dish displays light natural age patina and light surface wear consistent with age. I have not polished it. The velvet presentation box, interior plaque, and description tag are intact and well-preserved. Please review photos for exact cosmetic condition.
