Turkey, Ottoman Empire: An Order Of The Medjidie, Iii Class Commander Neck Badge, C.1920 Auction on a broad loop for

on a broad loop for suspension from a period original shortened ribbon

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one 17th Infantry

73-C-18014 / Phila

Turkey, Ottoman Empire: An Order Of The Medjidie, Iii Class Commander Neck Badge, C.1920 Auction on a broad loop for(Mecidiye Nian). Instituted in 1851. Multi piece construction, center appliqu in Gold with red enamels, mounted to a silver seven pointed star base, each of the arms with three faceted rays, silver standard marked on the reverse, measuring 58. 5 mm (w) x 73 mm (h) inclusive of its crescent moon and star suspension in silver with red enamels, chipping evident in the red enamels on the centre appliqu ring and on the crescent moon on the suspension,