Ottoman Red Crescent Association (Hilal-i Ahmer)
DEFINITION
Ottoman Red Crescent Association (Hilal-i Ahmer) cutlery-knife-spoon sets are dinnerware sets used by soldiers. These sets are specially designed for soldiers to eat in the field.
SIZE
192×48 mm
PERIOD
WWI
DESCRIPTION
It is in a good condition. There is a Turkish Red Crescent (Hilal-i Ahmer) stamp on it. There is no writing or motive other than this. The set of three is complete.
STORY
Ottoman Red Crescent Association (Hilal-i Ahmer) was founded in 1868 in Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire. Hilal-i Ahmer is the former name of the Turkish Red Crescent and its current name is the Turkish Red Crescent. The Turkish Red Crescent is a humanitarian organization that provides assistance in emergency situations such as natural disasters and humanitarian crises in Turkey.
The Turkish Red Crescent also provides support to soldiers through the Army Health Department within its structure. One of these supports is the meal kits distributed to the soldiers. These meal kits are designed for the needs of soldiers to eat in the field. These sets are usually made of durable materials and have a lightweight design so that they can be easily carried by military personnel.
The Turkish Red Crescent also provides support to soldiers through the Army Health Department within its structure. One of these supports is the meal kits distributed to the soldiers. These meal kits are designed for the needs of soldiers to eat in the field. These sets are usually made of durable materials and have a lightweight design so that they can be easily carried by military personnel.