ISLAMIC, Ottoman Empire. 'Abd al-Hamid II, AH 1293-1327 / AD 1876-1909. Medal AH 1308 = 1891 (Silver, 30 mm, 14.41 g, 12 h), 'Iftihar Madalyasi'. Industy Honor Medal. Tughra within sun's rays above elaborate arms with ornate cartouche at centre; foliate decorations and orders below. Rev. The name of the person to whom the medal was awarded and the date within wreath, ‘Ḥāns Pāraʿīr 14 Shawwāl 1308’ (‘Hans Paraʿir 14 Shawwl 1308 [= 23 May 1891]’ in Arabic). Edhem Eldem p. 299. Tiny hairlines and traces of mounting, otherwise, virtually as struck.