Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, V Class, Crimea War Issue, c.1860 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the swastika that was once

the swastika that was once on the chest has been removed by drilling through the buckle

both in the service of their country

the reverse with a raised central royal monogram and inscription of “FÜR WERKE DER NÄCHSTEN LIEBE 15

along with a green enameled partial oak and laurel wreath between the arms of the cross

measuring 43 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced suspension

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, V Class, Crimea War Issue, c.1860 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the swastika that was onceInstituted in 1851. A fine early example, dating from the Crimea War, in toned silver with Gold center, star has seven triple quills with small crescents and stars between each quill, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, reverse with name hand scratched into the plain field, inclusive of crescent moon suspension 48. 33 mm (w) x 68. 18 mm (h inclusive of moon suspension), on original silk ribbon, very fine