Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class, Reduced Size Auction Archive surrounded by an red enameled

surrounded by an red enameled oval ring bearing an inscription of “GUSTAF D III INSTIKTARE MDCCLXXII”

The former retains a loop for the accommodation of a hanger

Constructed of silvered tomak

During their retreat from the East they were in battle in Hungary

followed by a transfer to the Monitor H

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie (Mecidiye), V Class, Reduced Size Auction Archive surrounded by an red enameledMecidiye Nian. Instituted in 1851. In silver with gold center, star has seven triple faceted rays with small crescents and stars between each ray cluster, obverse shows Sultan Abdul Mejids royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, measures 33. 2 mm (w) x 47. 1 mm (h inclusive of red enamelled crescent moon and star suspension), missing ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Medjidie was a military and knightly order