The crossguard sunwheels are in excellent condition throughout
the reverse with a silver medallion depicting a crowned Saxon Coat of Arms
stating that he had served for four years with the "2nd Elgins"
for 10 years of good service
including the purchase of Spanish mines and Dutch shipping
Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), Ii Class Star, C.1918 Newly Listed The crossguard sunwheels are inMecidiye Nian. Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, silver standard marked on the both the reverse of the order and on the reverse cartouche, measuring 76. 5 mm (w) x 75. 2 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 Sultan