Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880

Name: Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, Commander, c. 1880
Brand: eMedals
SKU: EU22236
Price: 899.14 USD
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SKU: ITEM: EU22236

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Description

Instituted in 1851. In silver and enamel, star has seven triple quills with small crescents and stars between each quill, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejid’s royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, inclusive of crescent moon suspension 79 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), weighs 34.7 grams, on original striped ribbon, hallmarked on reverse, excellent 19th century example, very fine condition.

Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order of the Ottoman Empire instituted in 1851 by Sultan Abdülmecid I. It was given as a reward for distinguished service to members of the British Army and the Royal Navy and the French Army who came to the aid of the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War against Russia. It was last awarded in 1917.