International Journal of Humanities and Education

Abstract

18 medals and two signs in Burdur Museum which constitutes the subject of this scientific research article. The works in the Burdur museum storehouse were removed from the inventory of coins by the decisions of the General Directorate of Cultural Assets in 2008 and its also recorded in the ethnographic works inventory. The works have not been examined in any scientific research before, which are the first handed and it carries the most important aim, which is introducing it to the world of science. Medals and signs are made from silver and copper materials, which are precious art works belonging to the ottoman period and these artifacts are darkening day by day, disappearing in depictions and being erased in writings. Therefore, documenting these portable cultural assets is one of the most important purposes of working.
Medals and signs are symbol of honor and appreciation objects, which the state first gives from person to the soldiers at various levels, especially the heroism, usefulness and superior achievement. Medallions and signs are hanged from chest or neck, which are a culture of ottoman civilization originating from the west civilization since the 18th century. There are 18 medals in the burdur museum store from medals and signs which are created for this understanding. Among these medals there are the Crimean War medals, the greek wark medals, the ottoman basic law medals and the merit medals. By reading the inscriptions and signatures on the medallions belonging to the periods of Abdulmecid, Abdulhamid and Mehmet V (Sultan Reşat); images are described in detail. The medallions and decorations that were the subject of research in the Burdur museum; The aims of the research are to document and transfer it to future generations and to contribute to Turkish history and Turkish cultural history literature.