Opening Commemorative Medal of Erzurum Station: This commemorative medal, given to commemorate the opening of Erzurum Station in 1939, symbolizes an important milestone in the railway transportation of the Republic of Turkey. This medal, reflecting modernization and development efforts, was presented to those who contributed to railway transportation. Historical Background: In the first years of the Republic, a major development move was initiated in Turkey under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Erzurum Station, opened in 1939, was built to strengthen the transportation infrastructure of the Eastern Anatolia Region. Technicial Specifications: Material: Bronze Diameter: 70mm Weight: 168 grams Front: Steam train relief, "Memory of the Opening of Erzurum Station" text, TCDD emblem, "1939" and "First Teşrin" phrase Rear Side: Profile relief of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, with the text "With the Will of İnönü, Turkish Railways Will Reach Their Goals by Crossing the Shahikas" Box: Original box, moon and star motif on the inside Artistic and Cultural Value: The steam train relief and TCDD emblem on the front of the medal reflect the artistic and technical features of the period. The profile relief of Atatürk on the reverse emphasizes the historical and cultural importance of the medal. The moon and star motif inside the box carries the symbols of independence of the Turkish nation. Collection Value: This rare Erzurum Station Commemorative Medal is of great value for collectors interested in the modernization efforts of Republican Turkey and railway history. This medal, which is important both historically and aesthetically, makes a unique addition to collections. This unique medal is an important document about the transportation and development history of the Republic of Turkey and is a rare piece that should be in your collection.
