Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Imtiyaz Medal, in silver, 1891, engraved to reverse [translated from Arabic] (Mustapha Haq Efendi, 24 [?] 1308), from the time of the Zaydi uprising of 1891, led by Imam al-Mansūr, suspension lacking, otherwise very fine or slightly better, a scarce award for this campaign The Imam al Mansür was able to construct an alliance of the major Zaydi tribesmen of Yemen and lead them in a united uprising against the Ottoman government, which threatened the continued Ottoman presence in the highlands of Yemen. Because of the weaknesses in organization and armament of the Zaydi rebels, however, the Ottomans were able to organize an expeditionary force that crushed the rebellion fairly swiftly, however it was the start of Iman al Mansür creating a state that was able organize the Zaydi tribes for war; and from this time the Ottomans would face Zaydi military resistance that was increasingly long-term and sophisticated and was to be a heavy drain on Ottoman military resources.

Estimate: GBP 300 - 400