Old Stamp IIIa (1950-53)
| The Moon becomes thinner for in this stamp, and the word Zildjian is bottom-aligned with the letter K.
The word “in” from “Made in Turkey” also appeared smaller on the preceding stamps. |
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Other Identifying Features
Under the Bell:
Cymbalsmith signature under the bell, and ZILDJIAN sticker from the 1950s.
Ink Label from 1959:
ISTANBUL
AUTHENTIC TURKISH CYMBAL
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Litte G on the edge:
Many old K Zildjian cymbals from Istanbul are marked with a small letter "G" toward the edge on the underside. This marking indicates that the cymbal was distributed by the Gretsch Drum Company.