Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order of the Medjidie, V Class Knight, Turkish Made, c.1915

(نشانِ مجیدیه). Instituted in 1851. In silver with red enamels, a silver seven-pointed star, each of the arms with three faceted rays, with a crescent moon and star in between each arm; the observe centerpiece in Gol  shows the Sultan Abdul Mejid’s royal cipher surrounded by an inscription, the reverse presents a nickel silver backplate; inclusive of gilt and enamel crescent suspension 73 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), the rays have been silver dipped, original ribbon, extremely fine.

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.