Resad Collection

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & allies
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918), pictured with Kaiser Wilhelm II, the King of Bulgaria and Franz Joseph of Austro-Hungary; the four rulers of the Central Powers in World War I

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & allies
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918), pictured with Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Franz Joseph of Austro-Hungary; the three emperors of the Central Powers in World War I

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey with advisors / patriots
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) pictured with Niazi Bey, Enver Pasha, Chevket Pasha, Prince Sehzade Yusuf Izzeddin Effendi, Riza Bey

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Investiture Card
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918, Mehmed - original name Mehmed Resad - spent much of his life in seclusion until

WW1 - The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II (1859-1941) meets the Shaykh al-Islam (Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi 1867-1922) (Elder of Islam, Master of Islam)

Prince Mehmed Necmeddin Efendi
Mehmed Necmeddin Efendi (1876-1919) the middle child of Ottoman sultan Mehmed V Resad from his first wife Kamures Kadin Efendi. Date: circa 1910

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Ottoman Sultan
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918, Mehmed - original name Mehmed Resad - spent much of his life in seclusion until

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey as a monkey
What my beautiful Councils have given me! Sultan Mehmed V Reshad as a monkey representing Turkeys involvement in World War One

Decoration on the Railway Terminus, Thessaloniki
Decoration on the Railway Terminus Arch (of the Constantinople-Salonika Railway), Thessaloniki - on the occasion of a visit by the Turkish Ottoman Sultan Mehmed V Reshad in 1912 (see: 10280128)

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Investiture
The Investiture ceremony of Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) at the Topkapi Palace. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Imperial barge
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) with his sons in an imperial barge returning to the Old Palace, with the more modern barge standing off in distance (see below)

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & Ottoman Princes
Celebrating the new Sultan. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918

Sultan Mehmed V rides with the Kaiser and Enver Pasha
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey in a carriage with Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Minister for War, Enver Pasha. Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918)

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & Balkan leaders
A joyous rustic celebration and an erupting volcano (!) are depicted below the leaders of various Balkan States along with Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918)

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey & Turkish Fleet
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) and the Turkish fleet in the Golden Horn. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918

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"Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey and his Allies: A Visionary Leader in Turbulent Times" In the midst of a changing world, Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey stood tall as a symbol of strength and unity. With his trusted advisors and loyal patriots by his side, he navigated through the challenges that lay ahead. Together with his allies, Sultan Mehmed V Reshad forged alliances that would shape history. Their shared vision for a prosperous future brought them together, transcending borders and cultures. As depicted in the Investiture Card, Sultan Mehmed V Reshad exuded grace and dignity. His presence commanded respect from all those who crossed paths with him – even the German Kaiser Wilhelm II himself was captivated by his wisdom. Guided by Urguplu Mustafa Hayri Efendi, an esteemed Elder of Islam, Sultan Mehmed V Reshad embraced both tradition and progress. He understood the importance of preserving cultural heritage while embracing modernity to propel Turkey forward. Amongst these noble figures was Prince Mehmed Necmeddin Efendi, whose unwavering loyalty to Sultan Mehmed V Reshad strengthened their bond further. Together they faced countless trials during World War I but remained resolute in their commitment to protect their beloved nation. As an Ottoman Sultan, Sultan Mehmed V Reshad carried immense responsibility on his shoulders. Yet beneath it all was a man who possessed humility and compassion - qualities that endeared him to both friends and subjects alike. Unfortunately, not everyone saw eye-to-eye with this great leader's vision for progress. Some portrayed him as nothing more than a monkey in political cartoons; however, such depictions failed to diminish the impact he had on shaping Turkey's destiny. One lasting testament to this influential ruler is seen through the decoration on Thessaloniki's Railway Terminus - a symbol of connectivity between nations under his reign.