{"product_id":"ottoman-1899-military-commendation-certificate-for-governor-jabal-al-arab-syria-hauran","title":"Ottoman 1899 Military Commendation Certificate for Governor Jabal al-Arab Syria Hauran","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eOttoman Military Commendation Certificate for District Governor Ahmed Cavid Bey – Cebel-i Havran (1899)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eThis Ottoman Turkish document is an official commendation certificate (mazbata) issued in recognition of the distinguished service of Ahmed Cavid Bey, who served as Kaymakam (district governor) of Cebel-i Havran, a region corresponding to present-day southern Syria. The document is dated 19 Temmuz 1315 (Rumi), equivalent to 31 July 1899 (Gregorian), and was prepared upon the approval of his retirement after nearly three years in office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eThe text formally acknowledges Ahmed Cavid Bey’s exceptional administrative and logistical contributions during his tenure. Particular emphasis is placed on his role in overseeing the burial of soldiers who were martyred during conflicts in Aremat and Süveyde, as well as his effective coordination of military needs and operations in the region. These efforts are presented not only as acts of duty, but as exemplary service that strengthened both military organization and civil administration under challenging provincial conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eWhat makes this document especially compelling is its strong connection to the Ottoman military structure. It bears multiple official seals belonging to officers of the 40th Regiment, including ranks such as Binbaşı (Major), Yüzbaşı (Captain), and Mülazım-ı Evvel (First Lieutenant). The presence of these seals elevates the document beyond a standard administrative record, transforming it into a multi-authenticated testament of military recognition and institutional appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eCebel-i Havran was a strategically sensitive region in the late 19th century, frequently affected by local unrest and tribal dynamics. Documents like this provide valuable insight into how the Ottoman administration managed provincial governance, coordinated military-civil relations, and formally recognized loyal service. For collectors, this piece stands at the intersection of military history, provincial administration, and late Ottoman political culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eWith its rich textual content, clear historical context, and multiple military seals, this mazbata represents a highly desirable artifact for collectors focused on Ottoman military history, Syrian regional history, and the bureaucratic culture of the late empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e• Type: Ottoman commendation certificate (mazbata)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e• Date: 19 Temmuz 1315 (Rumi) \/ 31 July 1899\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e• Location: Cebel-i Havran (modern-day southern Syria)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e• Recipient: Ahmed Cavid Bey, Kaymakam of Cebel-i Havran (Jabal al-Arab) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003e• Content: Official recognition of administrative and military service upon retirement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003e• Historical Context: Late Ottoman provincial governance and military-civil cooperation in Syria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e• Military Connection: Seals of officers from the 40th Regiment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003e• Ranks Represented: Binbaşı (Major), Yüzbaşı (Captain), Mülazım-ı Evvel (First Lieutenant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003e• Notable Events Mentioned: Burial of fallen soldiers in Aremat and Süveyde; coordination of military operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e• Physical Features: Multiple official seals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e• Collectible Significance: Strong cross-interest for military, Syrian regional, and Ottoman administrative history collectors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49428158546058,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_5c807183-3ae3-4eb7-84c5-6f5e3e858f62.jpg?v=1778860258","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-1899-military-commendation-certificate-for-governor-jabal-al-arab-syria-hauran","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}