Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1918 Newly Listed reverse inscribed "PRESENTED TO R

reverse inscribed "PRESENTED TO R

grip in white colored synthetic material

1916 and promoted to Temporary Major

and 3) A Gold Merit medal

in die stamped silvered metal

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1918 Newly Listed reverse inscribed "PRESENTED TO RMecidiye Nian. Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, Turkish silver standard marked (800 silver) on the both the reverse of the order and on the reverse cartouche, measuring 93 mm (w) x 93 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye) was instituted in 1851. It was issued in considerable numbers by