Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1918 Archive inscribed “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

inscribed “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

the bottom one maker marked "J

1892 in Kenora and signed his Attestation Paper with the 44th Infantry Battalion on January 1

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The Ultor reached Gibraltar on March 23

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Order Of Medjidie, I Class Grand Cross Star, C.1918 Archive inscribed “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)Mecidiye Nian. Instituted in 1851. Turkish made, two piece silver seven pointed star base, center appliqu in Gold and red enamels, Turkish silver standard marked (800 silver) on the both the reverse of the order and on the reverse cartouche, measuring 93 mm (w) x 93 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